California is On the Verge of Banning Caste Discrimination
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Addressing Caste Discrimination: Introducing SB 403
This chapter discusses the introduction of bill SB 403 by state Senator Aisha Wahab, which aims to explicitly prohibit caste discrimination and clarify existing anti-discrimination laws in California. It explores the support and backlash surrounding the bill, delving into debates among different communities and the argument that discussing caste in laws can be perceived as Hindu phobic. The chapter also mentions a previous controversy regarding the representation of ancient Indian history in California middle school textbooks.
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