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Annihilation of Caste is a seminal work by the Indian social reformer, Dr B.R. Ambedkar. Originally written as a speech, the audiobook examines the deeply entrenched caste system in India and argues for its complete abolition. Dr Ambedkar exposes the injustices and inequalities perpetuated by the caste system and advocates for a society based on principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. This audiobook remains a powerful and influential critique of caste and a call to action for social justice and equality in India and beyond.

Reservation or affirmative action is a hugely controversial policy in India. While constitutionally mandated and with historians, political scientists and social activists convinced of its need, many resist it and consider it as compromising 'merit' and against the principle of equality of...

Firstpost is holding a series of conversations with Indians and Americans of Indian origin in the USA, from its campuses, offices and households, to understand how caste discrimination pervades the community just as much as it does back home in India. Hosted by Thenmozhi Soundararajan, Dalit rights activist, artist, technologist and executive director of Equality Labs, the podcast cracks taboos about caste among the Indian community in the USA.

Unveiling the Untold Truths: Caste Identity Podcast with Ekalavya Hansaj Welcome to "Caste Identity," the thought-provoking podcast that fearlessly dives into the depths of one of India's most complex and controversial topics - the caste system. Hosted by the esteemed global media leader, Ekalavya Hansaj, this show is a platform for candid conversations, critical analysis, and eye-opening revelations.In a country where the caste system has been deeply ingrained for centuries, "Caste Identity" aims to shed light on the untold truths that often remain hidden beneath the surface. With his ...

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A magisterial new history of the role of the Supreme Court as an ally in implementing and preserving a racial caste system in America Their Accomplices Wore Robes takes readers from the Civil War era to the present and describes how the Supreme Court—even more than the presidency or...