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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

"If you are firmly against Caste discrimination, then why are you sad about the Seattle council ordinance banning caste discrimination and casteism?" one user wrote on Twitter.

From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2023

“Like racism, casteism is a system of oppression; it is a very real — and growing — problem in our country and our local communities, but one that is not understood by most Americans.”

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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