Caste discrimination in the United States is a form of discrimination based on the social hierarchy which is determined by a person's birth. [1] Though the use of the term caste is more prevalent …

Feb 26, 2024 · Though caste discrimination was outlawed in India and other South Asian countries decades ago, data and surveys show the practice persists, and has made its way to …

Mar 23, 2025 · 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 officially …

The Special Rapporteur on Minority Issues points out that “the term ‘caste’ refers to a strict hierarchical social system that is often based on the notions of purity and pollution, in which …

Jul 22, 2025 · People from the lower rungs of India's strict social hierarchy say they're trapped doing jobs like cleaning sewers because of historical discrimination.

Apr 16, 2025 · This article will draw on historical and contemporary perspectives to support anti-discrimination policies that address caste and call for a visible and inclusive representation of …

Oct 25, 2023 · Building awareness by educating human resource professionals, managers, and employees about caste discrimination, and how to identify and respond to suspected incidents …

4 days ago · India - Caste System, Social Hierarchy, Diversity: In South Asia the caste system has been a dominating aspect of social organization for thousands of years. A caste, generally …

Caste-based discrimination is a deeply entrenched social hierarchy that significantly impacts Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD). This form of discrimination, rooted …

Dec 13, 2024 · This Article will discuss the legal arguments that justify the conclusion that caste discrimination, especially against Dalits, is a form of race discrimination under federal anti …