The Bay cover image

California is On the Verge of Banning Caste Discrimination

The Bay

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app