Caste, derived from casta, is now deeply linked with India's ancient social structure, the varna system, in which esoteric individuals based on the work performed and, by extension, their place in ...

The Spanish Conquest destroyed a sophisticated civilization and doomed millions to a life of serfdom. For 300 years the Spaniards suppressed Indian revolts and imposed a racist caste system on ...

transcript. An Unexpected Battle Over Banning Caste Discrimination A system of social hierarchy that originated in India centuries ago could soon be outlawed in California.

What is caste? India’s caste system has roots in Hindu scriptures, and historically sorted the population into a hierarchy that defined people’s occupations, where they can live and who they ...