
California is On the Verge of Banning Caste Discrimination
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Exploring the Origins and Impact of the Caste System
This chapter delves into the ancient origins of the caste system in Hinduism and its evolution into a system of inherited privilege in South Asia. It examines the association of caste with purity, pollution, and labor, and discusses the impact of caste on social relationships and discrimination faced by marginalized communities.
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