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Caste remains one of the most visible and influential social structures in India, impacting nearly every aspect of life—from ...

As ambitious politicians continue to use “caste” as a dog whistle that denotes Hinduism, a presumption of upper-caste privilege will impact Hindus’ career options.

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The Indian government has long insisted that the social hierarchy has no place in the country, which banned caste discrimination in 1950.

(CNN) — 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.