The roots of the term ‘pariah’ lie in the name of a caste group called ‘Pariayar’, which originated in Tamil Nadu. In the West, however, the term took on a political meaning of its own in the European ...

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 ...

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 ...

A caste system often uses discriminatory notions of purity and contamination. It continues to have an impact on contemporary society in many areas of the world.

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Recent events are a reminder that the caste system still determines American life—but we can overcome it, writes Isabel Wilkerson. Sign Up for Our Ideas Newsletter POV. Subscribe Subscribe.

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.

Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug Reviewed by Andy Smith The Caste System: An Overview Discrimination against individuals based on caste would seem to be a relic of the past. Even in India, where ...

The Caste System: An Overview . Discrimination against individuals based on caste would seem to be a relic of the past. Even in India, where the caste system was most rigid, the practice has been ...

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.