Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated. A move to ...

Now California may add caste as a protected category to its state law, becoming the first state to make discrimination based on caste explicitly illegal. What exactly is this caste system?

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated. A move to ...

India's ancient discriminatory caste system could be making an impact in the U.S., and now some areas are banning the practice.

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status.