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a man sleeping on the ground outside of a temple
Sacred Nation
Housing segregation in India has affected millions of people for several generations
In her new book, author Isabel Wilkerson, right, argues a caste system — not race — explains inequality in the United States.
Author Isabel Wilkerson: Caste, not race, is the ‘bones’ of inequality in the US
Khafre Jay, the executive director of Hip Hop for Change, based in Oakland, says he has experienced anti-black actions from Indian Americans when visiting his in-laws in Sunnyvale, a suburb of the Bay Area that is majority South Asian.
A Black radio host calls on South Asian Americans to reject racism
A large group of people sit on a wooden boat with a man rowing at the head of the boat toward a golden colored city at night.
Caste in America
In ‘Twice Born,’ author Aatish Taseer explores the impact of caste in today’s India
A woman looks to the side.
Caste in America
Caste discrimination exists on college campuses. Some schools are trying to change that.
A man in business attire holding a briefcase walks past a shirtless man stooping over plastic bags
Caste in America
Does America have a caste system?
Several women in saris and a man laugh
Caste in America
Even with a Harvard pedigree, caste follows ‘like a shadow’
Sujatha Gidla, author of 'Ants Among Elephants. An Untouchable Family And The Making Of Modern India.'
Culture
In India, she was ‘untouchable.’ In New York City, she became an author.
Girls eating their lunch at a government school in Bawani Khera village, in south central Haryana.
Lifestyle & Belief
India’s free school lunches can fight — or reinforce — caste discrimination in India
At a government school in Paposa, Haryana, children devour kadhi and rice.
Lifestyle & Belief
India’s school lunch program not only fights hunger — it can breed tolerance
Business, Economics and Jobs
In India, even online dating takes into account caste status
Arts, Culture & Media
Joe Sacco’s New Book ‘Journalism’ Illustrates War, Displacement, and Disenfranchisement
Beyond Class: Live Chat — Caste [archive]
Beyond Class: Anand Giridharadas — Caste a ‘Scourge That’s Held India Back’
Lifestyle & Belief
Beyond Class Part IV: India – Searching for Your Caste Online
Global Politics
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