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Ananya Chakravarti, Georgetown University’s expert on India's ancient social hierarchy, discusses the bill to outlaw caste-based discrimination in California. They explore the backlash, the experiences of caste discrimination in the US, the legal efforts to address it, and the potential impact of anti-caste discrimination laws. They also delve into the political repercussions of caste discrimination in Indian politics.
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- A bill in California aims to outlaw caste discrimination, protecting individuals from unfair treatment based on their caste.
- The introduction of anti-caste discrimination laws in the US reflects the globalized nature of the fight against caste-based discrimination.
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California Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination
California's Governor Gavin Newsom is set to sign a bill into law that would make caste discrimination illegal in workplaces, houses, and schools. Cast is a hereditary social identity in India, with some groups at the top and others at the bottom. The law aims to protect individuals from discrimination based on their caste, which includes unfair treatment, bias, or retaliation. The bill follows a wave of similar legislation in the US, with Seattle becoming the first American city to ban caste discrimination.
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