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Re:Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination by pstuart on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @09:06AM (#34895651)
“The law, in its majestic equality, forbids rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal their bread.”
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Re:Seattle becomes first U.S. city to ban caste discrimination by cld8483 on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @09:55AM (#34896495)
I won't speak to the situation in India, but in America it is certainly possible for somebody from a 'lower caste' to be in a position of authority over somebody from a 'higher caste'. If for no other reason than because Americans with no understanding of the caste system might find the 'lower caste' person to be more competent and capable than the 'higher caste' person and promote accordingly.
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