Dalits
Gov. Newsom put concerns of caste-privileged communities over civil rights
By Raju Rajagopal — October 9, 2023
(RNS) — Why is caste discrimination any more acceptable than targeting sexual orientation or gender identity?
Caste discrimination laws remain fraught. Here’s why they shouldn’t be.
By South Asia Scholar Activist Collective — April 28, 2023
(RNS) — Caste is one of the least visible yet most pernicious sources of anti-Asian hate in the US.
Cisco still faces caste bias suit; engineers’ case dismissed
By Deepa Bharath — April 11, 2023
(AP) — The California Civil Rights Department has voluntarily dismissed its case alleging caste discrimination against two Cisco engineers, while still keeping alive its litigation against the Silicon Valley tech giant.
Under guise of protecting workers, California defines (and demonizes) Hinduism
By Kavita Pallod Sekhsaria — February 2, 2021
(RNS) — In defining caste as we know it as a Hindu concept, the state paints a major world faith as inherently discriminatory.
Is it time to add ‘caste’ as a category in US anti-discrimination laws?
By Joseph D'Souza — September 11, 2020
(RNS) — Kamala Harris’ rise in American politlcs makes this an opportune time to address growing caste discrimination in the United States.
India can take lessons from US in our struggle to end casteism
By Joseph D'Souza — June 11, 2020
(RNS) — While America's response must feel tortuous to those marching, it gives me hope that India, where I sit, can confront its past and present history of casteism.
Raising a progressive Hindu voice to counter Indian Modi’s increasing power
By Simran Jeet Singh — July 8, 2019
(RNS) — Sunita Viswanath founded Sadhana in 2011 to counter those in India and abroad who she believes are co-opting Hinduism for political gain.
A Dalit community looks to escape the caste system by converting to Buddhism
By Yonat Shimron — May 11, 2017
AHMEDABAD, India (RNS) More than 300 conversions took place across the state of Gujarat during an October ceremony — the direct response to a surge of caste-based violence.
Indian Dalits hope to end discrimination through conversion
By RNS staff — September 27, 2016
MUMBAI, India (RNS) Fed up with the divisiveness of Hinduism’s caste system -- entrenched for centuries -- many Dalits are finding refuge in Buddhism.
Biryani becomes latest issue in India’s struggle over religion, caste, politics
By Tom Heneghan — September 15, 2016
NEW DELHI (RNS) The popular rice dish has become the latest wedge issue by India’s Hindu nationalist government to impose its religious standards on the officially secular country.
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