People have tried to bring caste politics into Britain and failed miserably.
The intent is not social justice, but to splinter the Indian community in the US by legalising divisions and forcing them to declare it in their documents.
As a child growing up in south India where we do not have caste names, I became caste conscious only in high school. Friends and class mates, some of them from wealthy, powerful and privileged families would point out how all they need was a B grade to get in a college of their choices. Whereas I may not even if I got all As.
It is not that I come from a "high caste", my ancestors were refuges of islamic invasion and were subsistence farmers. It is just that one needs the political clout to be classified as a backward caste to enjoy the many benefits of being classified as one including college admission, scholarships and government jobs.
In hindsight I am happy that I made it without reservation, because I do feel less like a free loader.
Ironically, my parents did give me a first name popular among brahmins and in hindsight I do see why some Christian teachers might have been especially harsh on me.
Stop promoting hate & divisions, especially if you are in a position of power.
The intent is not social justice, but to splinter the Indian community in the US by legalising divisions and forcing them to declare it in their documents.
As a child growing up in south India where we do not have caste names, I became caste conscious only in high school. Friends and class mates, some of them from wealthy, powerful and privileged families would point out how all they need was a B grade to get in a college of their choices. Whereas I may not even if I got all As.
It is not that I come from a "high caste", my ancestors were refuges of islamic invasion and were subsistence farmers. It is just that one needs the political clout to be classified as a backward caste to enjoy the many benefits of being classified as one including college admission, scholarships and government jobs.
In hindsight I am happy that I made it without reservation, because I do feel less like a free loader.
Ironically, my parents did give me a first name popular among brahmins and in hindsight I do see why some Christian teachers might have been especially harsh on me.
Stop promoting hate & divisions, especially if you are in a position of power.