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casteism

American  
[kast-iz-uhm] / ˈkæstˌɪz əm /

noun

  1. discrimination or hereditary social distinction based on caste, especially discrimination against those of lower caste.

  2. any rigid hereditary system of social stratification similar to the system of castes found in India.


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During the summer of anti–police brutality protests spurred by George Floyd’s murder, Americans newly introduced to sociopolitical concepts like systemic racism and mutual aid likewise got their first glimpses of casteism.

From Slate Sep. 21, 2023

U.S. discrimination laws ban ancestry discrimination but do not explicitly ban casteism.

From Reuters Mar. 22, 2023

He came to the United States in 2015 seeking a better life, but was surprised when he saw just how ingrained casteism was in South Asian-American communities as well.

From Salon Mar. 5, 2023

While the U.S. has never formally recognized the caste system, South Asians have faced discrimination within workplaces and higher education, with a growing number of organizations working to recognize and combat casteism in recent years.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2023

By approaching the subject through casteism she expands the lens and graciously gives us a new perspective and perhaps a more fitting definition to tackle America’s original sin.

From New York Times Mar. 15, 2021

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