Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated. A move to ...

The Indian caste system dictates the course of an individual's life — their profession, social circle, and sense of self. It reflects the dark power of system justification.

The 1950 Indian constitution tried to upend the caste system, outlawing exclusion based on class and attempting to enshrine social justice. India has also experienced affirmative action since the ...

New Delhi: Essaying an all-out defence of the caste system, Panchjanya — the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)’s Hindi mouthpiece — has said that caste is and has been the “unifying link ...

For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian ...

Two cities, Seattle and Fresno, Calif., made caste a protected class this year, and several universities, including the 23-campus California State University System, have also created special ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated.

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated.

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