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Discrimination based on caste is pervasive in South Asian communities around the world – now Seattle has banned it

  • Written by Aseem Hasnain, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Bridgewater State University
Discrimination based on caste is pervasive in South Asian communities around the world – now Seattle has banned itSpeakers discussing the proposed ordinance to add caste to Seattle’s anti-discrimination laws at Seattle City Hall, on Feb. 21, 2023.AP Photo/John Froschauer

Seattle became the first city in the U.S. to outlaw caste-based discrimination against immigrants from stigmatized groups in South Asia’s traditional social hierarchy.

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