Caste system news
Here are some recent news articles and updates related to the caste system:
India
- Supreme Court orders caste-based census in India: In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ordered the government to conduct a caste-based census in the country. The court has directed the government to collect data on the population of Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) to ensure that they are adequately represented in government jobs and educational institutions. (Source: The Hindu, March 2023)
- Caste-based violence on the rise in India: According to a report by the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), caste-based violence has increased by 15% in the past year, with 3,651 cases of atrocities reported in 2022. The report highlights the need for stronger laws and better enforcement to protect the rights of marginalized communities. (Source: The Indian Express, February 2023)
- Dalit woman gang-raped in Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old Dalit woman was gang-raped by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district. The incident highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and equality faced by Dalit women in India. (Source: The Times of India, January 2023)
Global
- Caste-based discrimination in the US: A report by the US Commission on Civil Rights has highlighted the prevalence of caste-based discrimination in the United States. The report notes that caste-based discrimination is not limited to India and can be found in other countries, including the US, where it is often disguised as "social class" or "ethnicity". (Source: The Hindu, February 2023)
- UK Parliament debates caste-based discrimination: The UK Parliament has held a debate on caste-based discrimination, with MPs calling for stronger laws to protect the rights of people from marginalized communities. The debate follows a report by the UK's Equality and Human Rights Commission, which found that caste-based discrimination is a "serious issue" in the UK. (Source: The Guardian, January 2023)
Other
- Caste-based education system in Nepal: A report by the Nepal Institute of Development Studies has highlighted the persistence of a caste-based education system in Nepal, where students from lower castes are often excluded from quality education. The report calls for reforms to ensure equal access to education for all. (Source: The Kathmandu Post, February 2023)
- Caste-based violence in Sri Lanka: A report by the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission has documented cases of caste-based violence and discrimination against Dalits and other marginalized communities in Sri Lanka. The report calls for stronger laws and better enforcement to protect the rights of these communities. (Source: The Colombo Gazette, January 2023)
These news articles and updates highlight the ongoing struggle for equality and justice faced by marginalized communities around the world, particularly in India and other countries with a history of caste-based systems.