Discrimination against individuals based on caste would seem to be a relic of the past. Even in India, where the caste system was most rigid, the practice has been officially banned since 1950.

Islamic teachings challenge the caste system and promote universal brotherhood  beyond social hierarchies. Prophet Muhammad ...

For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian government ...

Why do people defend social systems that oppress them? Why do the marginalized sometimes work to uphold structures and arrangements that limit their potential? These questions are not just ...

In the dense forest villages of Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Mahrashtra, an unexpected source of safety and dignity has ...

The debate over how, or even whether, to fight discrimination based on caste — an ancient social ranking system associated with the Hindu religion — is heating up in California. As Governor Newsom is ...

Struggle for regularisation of conservancy workers in Chennai and Bengaluru highlights caste-profession nexus under ...