Movement to add caste as a protected class in US anti-discrimination laws | ABCNL

ABC News' Reena Roy reports on the efforts to add caste as a protected class in state legislation, as the class-based discrimination from South Asia is experienced in the U.S.
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[@aech619]

Caste is not something that I have ever felt with, but if there is a community going through these injustices then we definitely should add it to the anti-discrimination laws.

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

Interesting. But where are u from if u don't mind me asking?

[@BobSmith-lb9nc]

Caste is actively imposed in India and America. It needs to be rooted out with gusto. Those who employ it should be criminally charged and jailed.

[@whatsgoingon07]

Good luck proving it

[@BobSmith-lb9nc]

@@whatsgoingon07 India has excellent records of who is of low caste. It is a genealogical matter there. However, it continues here in the USA, and can easily be proven by reference to such records and to video surveillance and audio recordings of deliberate mistreatment.

[@whatsgoingon07]

@@BobSmith-lb9nc so Bob the hiring manager will refuse to hire blacks except for one “token” he keeps for public image. He uses the n word behind closed doors but encourages diversity in public. He never uses social media. How do you ‘prove’ he is racist?

[@freeriderfact793]

​@@whatsgoingon07a saffron terrorist

[@MF-ty2zn]

Caste is Indians vs Indians. No one else in the US recognizes it.

[@johnwattdotca]

Americans have a caste system, the "middle class" being a part of it.

[@realnapster1522]

It’s anti Hindu forces who sponsored this bill including islamists.

[@Law19157]

And?

[@JatinderKumar-pv2cy]

😂 so discrimination is not a crime? So why do you cry about it?

[@BobSmith-lb9nc]

Plenty of low caste (untouchables) Indians are American citizens, and they are often mistreated by fellow Indian Americans.

[@sunnycriti9809]

Casteism is hate against humanity. Christ Jesus taught us to love each other

[@IgabodDobagi]

11:07 This woman belongs to the Brahmin caste. So of course she has never experienced caste discrimination. She's literally part of the very top echelon of her culture. Something tells me the people who are against this bill are not part of the Dalit caste. I'm a white man who knows almost nothing about the caste system. But a quick google turns up immediate results for which caste a certain family belongs to. Which tells me that it's not a thing of the past. If it were, then this information wouldn't be readily available on the internet.

[@whitekuk4679]

Your also a stupid white man that does not understand he lives under a caste system and is the dog. What do you think minority rights, anti semitism, all the double standards and hypocrisy are? We live in a country that oppresses the development of white people and uses us through taxes, etc to develop foreigners. Split the smallhats from the ethnic Europeans and you will find that the 1% that makes white people the wealthiest is largely made up of small hats. Funny how when they tally that data Jewish are not separate from white people but in every other category they get separate ethnic rights. Are they a minority or not? lol

[@ThaNarc]

She's an American of course she doesn't know nor has she experienced the hindi castes. Noticed how everyone who was pro caste came from Indian yet the one who didn't know was clearly an American.

[@nooneknowsnothing]

Yes, You can see everyone who is saying it is not there, are so called aka self-titled-upper class .

[@jananiepriyaa1349]

Thank you for identifying the truth.

[@lifestyleboss3829]

You are right, I am from the soo called untouchable community and I can safely say that caste system still exists in india even sometimes in big cities, the people who justify caste system are from the soo called upper caste, there are soo many documentaries on this too. If you want to know more about this system please read books of Dr. Bheemrao Ambedkar.

[@sylvia106]

How do you stop interracial prejudice in a culture? We could address the Indian domestic violence issues as well…

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

I agree. Misandry must end.

[@5555Manish]

Oh no.. Please do not stuck in Caste system, Dear US...

[@Melissa0774]

I thought Indians came to the U.S to get away from that crap. Maybe this is a dumb question, but how do Indian Americans even know what caste other Indian Americans are from, anyway? Couldn't they lie about it and change their name when they move here? Normally lying is a bad thing but I totally wouldn't blame an Indian immigrant if they did that. I mean they're coming here for the so-called "American Dream," right? Another dumb question, do the higher caste Indian immigrants ever also discriminate against, or at least look down on native born Americans who are not Indian, or people from other countries based on caste, even though other cultures don't technically have it?

[@cherriledbetter1120]

There are a lot different cultures in India, so I believe each caste has its own language, customs, cultures so it might be too challenging to pass

[@cherriledbetter1120]

And not everyone in each caste has the same look or physical characteristics, so some people can’t pass because of their skin color and facial features

[@hologods1583]

last name & surname is an indicator. Second, some "first names" are common only in a certain group. There are many subtle ways to find out.

[@Melissa0774]

@@cherriledbetter1120 Do a lot of people try to pass for a higher caste in the U.S if they can get away with it?

[@nooneknowsnothing]

@@Melissa0774Possibililty for 3rd generation with first generation changing the last names. There will be no impact for the first & 2nd generation. This is not Witness protection program. Indians are coming in large numbers & World is very small. With social media, immigration laws and bigger circles of friends, colleges, work colleagues & families, it is impossible to avoid the recognizing. By the way, these self-titled-upper-class surnames were taken/given like Jaycess or Lions or any club memberships for successful people in the initial 1500+ years.

[@hashupasshole]

I don't want to see any talk in racial cast systems unless there is a overhaul in class cast that already exists. The rich dont pay nearly enough in taxes.

[@Law19157]

They pay the majority of taxes you ignoramous read a book.

[@licenseddrugdealer7725]

Try to rid of the universal discrimination between the rich and the poor😂.

[@KamalaHarris2024]

That's what this is .

[@jayaramtamata2135]

This is great and good news for all the dalit in the world

[@fireproofart5526]

I'm a level 32 wizard, and I do look down on anyone who is at a level 13 Spire

[@eddierosa250]

For the most part there is a correlation with skin color and caste system.

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

Nah

[@thenorseprincedarksavior7536]

As a Jamaican Immigrant with a mixed ancestry I truly can relate to their stuggles as my parents and extended families starting out in the working class, rising up to middle-middle class 😢💔

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

Interesting. What is your mixed ancestry if you don't mind me asking?

[@thenorseprincedarksavior7536]

@@chuckscott-cy7iq Indigenous islander , Cameroon, some Random white Irish guy in family pics, And Latin descent

[@jackiearcher7738]

The main people complaining in the video often think the same way about black people, but don't like it towards themselves

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

Because you have zero accountability and everyone, even Africans, outperform you in nearly every way.

[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

@@mobilusinmobili8321 Burn!

[@chuckscott-cy7iq]

Don't drag blk Men into this, lady.

[@superwhootyshaker]

@@mobilusinmobili8321 Oh really? So enjoy Africans and ALL your immigrants replacing you. Good luck

[@SumanthLazarus]

I support the recognition of No Caste, No Religion certification of Indians as well as Americans ✊✊

[@WELVAS.]

But also why even let people know of your caste in America. It's irrelevant. Being discriminated for last name shouldn't be okay either

[@loliwemoyo5680]

Last names are cast specific.

[@MF-ty2zn]

They're still choosing their children's spouses......

[@johnwattdotca]

What do you mean a caste system just made it to America? What else can you call the "middle class"?

[@livingstonmech4250]

hahaha we Indians will showcase our ability throughout the world .... first caste next religion next Indian 😎

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

Ok fake missionary

[@livingstonmech4250]

​@@HhshhsHh-dw3qqwhich means

[@AnishTigga836]

hindu bindu lindu community@@HhshhsHh-dw3qq

[@pablosilva6988]

What else is new today?

[@nooneknowsnothing]

Surname like "Iyer" were bought/given like Jaycees or Lions club memberships if one was successful while his siblings may be stuck in the so called next low level society in the initial days of first 1500+ years. Their kids must have been the dumbest in the whole planet earth, but still they had the membership card. These groups discriminated so much, by making special laws for murders by them.

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

Source: Christian missionaries

[@nooneknowsnothing]

@@HhshhsHh-dw3qq Open secret. Go & read historical documents with open mindedness. U must be one of those 3rd rated iyer.

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

@@nooneknowsnothing just Iyer,? Surname like Jacob, were given free pass in English schools and adminstrations?

[@John-pp2jr]

Can we add slavery as a protected status?

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

Were you a slave?

[@Choochinn]

😢

[@Model3GenerativeANdroid]

Don't forget about the Thuggee Cult and the Sati Ceremony still going on rampant in India.

[@realnapster1522]

It’s all propaganda against India and Hinduism spread by British white people

[@MR-xl5ni]

This is not true. Sati was a very old practice sati was practiced by hindu women when their husbands were killed or died. These women did not want to be raped by invaders so they would kill themselves by jumpinto the funeral pyre. Please know the true history before making such false statements. Please verify even my statement by researching the true history.

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

Wtf 😅 never seen one

[@willjoful]

Anyone with dark melanin skin has been discriminated against.

[@dicktracy5234]

That's your world prison uniform that black skin. They know how to treat you.

[@willjoful]

@@dicktracy5234 I just sit back and allow the most high to deal with my enemies..

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

Tyrone: Blares music obnoxiously from cell phone in a restaurant Someone asks to turn it off Tyrone: " tHaTs rAciSt yO!"

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

​@@willjofullol our lord Krishna is black

[@sylvia106]

Hindus of North America. Wow. Address the domestic violence problems in the culture please!

[@realnapster1522]

You first address racism by whites Majority against Jon whites. And violence perpetrated by white police against all minorities.

[@highpeaks3598]

Caste is a huge problem in rural backward India, but in the US I never met Indians/Hindus who go out of their way to discriminate. The only place caste exists in the US Indians/Hindus is in marriage.

[@danielmacwan]

I met few Indians they ask my name I say first name then they ask my last name , that was so offended

[@HhshhsHh-dw3qq]

​@@danielmacwanok missionaries

[@dicktracy5234]

So they brought their bull crap with them to America.

[@jamalwilburn228]

Yes, Indians are discriminatory against each other and make it seem like it's the other races doing it. Do you think Karen from 'burbs or Tyrell from Chitown know anything about the caste and looking up people's last names so they can harass them?

[@markbouldin6513]

Well they can just start at the bottom like the rest of us...... In the ghetto......

[@sylvia106]

The culture cannot be ruled by American law. Every person of color experiences discrimination from their own kind the darker they are…

[@jayandree4361]

Basically

[@prabhdeepdhahan1147]

Sadly.

[@pchone3011]

But there's an aspect that caste system has been sustaining Indian society for such a long time.

[@littledikkins2253]

This isn't India, it is the United States and we believe in the equality of all Americans.

[@larryphelps6607]

poverty, the great equalizer.

[@ThaNarc]

Lol what? Its called the constitution.

[@wagnerromanatto7674]

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. (John 14:6 KJV)

[@Lpement]

Is it true that if this passes then people would be required to register their caste?

[@MR-xl5ni]

Requirement of registering by caste in itself is discriminatory. That can become a permanent label on a person which could ne used against that person.

[@jayandree4361]

These people bruh 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@laytonbulter1293]

Caste??? They don’t like y’all because your not white.

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

Sounds like you dont like whites because theyre white.

[@loliwemoyo5680]

Caste is self discrimination Asian vs Asian.

[@littledikkins2253]

This is a form of discrimination/prejudice that isn't about skin color at times the Brahmans can be darker than the Dalits depending on what part of India they come from.

[@castlev1986]

vote no

[@nooneknowsnothing]

IT cheap labor force is bringing all the cheap-minded people now to US.

[@realnapster1522]

You might be cheap labour. Not Indians.

[@charlesfriscia7236]

Leave people you don't know, that arent bothering you the hell alone!!!!

[@LAFITZ10]

our POLITICS is a caste system if not a monarchy

[@BobSmith-lb9nc]

Yep, especially for those people who don't vote, or who vote for liars, cheats, and thieves.

[@bellagirlgirl8827]

Every race has its caste system. For example, "poor white trash" might be considered a caste. But in the U.S., caste is more of a socioeconomic thing with racial overtones. Immigrants coming from countries of a single race with different castes seems totally different and relevant only to other ppl coming from those countries. Within a couple of generations, the caste system that they brought with them will mostly be gone. The class system in the U.S. is a function of wealth and all that typically goes with having money -- superior education, white collar jobs, upscale neighborhoods.

[@realnapster1522]

Nope. Racism is still the reality of America. Your skin color determines your position in the society. You could be discriminated by whites due to your skin color. That is my experience.

[@AkPK369]

The great Indian 🇮🇳porattu protest 🪧 nadakam 😏

[@user-us3xi7se5b]

10:00 When you're too young to speak on topics like this

[@jamalwilburn228]

She's honest. Most Americans don't care about caste system. Only other Indians care about it

[@jamalwilburn228]

Only ones who care are immigrants who are discriminating against eachother

[@tonjamarshall4842]

​@@jamalwilburn228Wrong, this black American does; I've been discriminated on by my own race, so I know how it feels!

[@user-us3xi7se5b]

@@jamalwilburn228 That's the whole point. She seems to be around my age and have yet to experience the job market. She or her parents will have an easier time finding a job for her under an Indian employer. If she is from a lower caste, she will be discriminated against and would want the caste to be included in discrimination lawsuits. If she is afraid her American friends would find out, she shouldn't be. Like she said, they would not care in the first place. If she is from a higher caste, her only problem rn seems to be that she is from a privileged caste. A lot of people my age seem to want to be the 'victim' and develop circles around their minority identity. (or she's just protecting her higher caste status). From the way she talks, she seems to be only thinking about herself and how it impacted her, while completely ignoring the fact that some people can't get jobs they are qualified for or enduring workplace harassment bc of caste. This would bring attention to it, but no one should be hurt by it. The whole point is to protect lower caste members from this ridiculous system and allow them to go to hr or file a lawsuit for discriminating based on caste. She's honest in her naivety. The whole thing is to protect Indians from the other Indians.

[@markbouldin6513]

So they want special treatment? In America? Asking Respectfully......

[@jamalwilburn228]

Yes, they're discriminating against eachother and trying to blame it on other cultures. Like the girl said, no one here cares aboit the caste system, its oldhead Indians bringing it here and discriminating against themsleves.

[@jamalwilburn228]

They want to create a fake issue to feel special

[@pandorasbox4238]

No, they want to be treated equally.

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

Yes. That is exactly what they want. Everyone is equal under the law. No leftist can prove even one law that only applies to one race, unless its Affirmative Action.

[@markbouldin6513]

@@mobilusinmobili8321 But-but, somehow they run/maybe own most of the convenience stores, hotel's and motels?..... Here in southeastern US seems like they do......

[@user-kq3ev9cc8h]

at 1.27 she cant tell the name of that person....all these people were hired for strike

[@MrShawnknapp]

What a joke.

[@user-zf6jc1ss2v]

As a indian,now i understand that this peoples want special treatment likr indian government gave them in india as a same.in india this peoples get special reservation now they want special treatment in usa also.

[@Karuska22ps]

Go back to india

[@abhishekkambanor2294]

Andhabhakt

[@jackiearcher7738]

Blayand White is a caste system, people here are so far from knowing this. People should not identify as colors, black and white are adjectives that describe it isn't an identity

[@jamalwilburn228]

Half of their last names are Patel

[@IgabodDobagi]

Patel belongs to the Sudra caste, the most common caste in India. The one right above the Dalits. So it makes sense that they would be the most common name. Interestingly enough, the name originally signified a village headsman. So basically, the head farmer. But that doesn't mean much considering they are the second lowest caste.

[@jamalwilburn228]

​@@IgabodDobagi A "Thank you, come again" would've been fine

[@josehernandez-fs9ek]

Change your last name nobody will know what you do.

[@5555Manish]

I thought after Mayawati, the Caste pyramid gets Reversed...

[@b.1162]

Graduate high school, learn a trade or go to college (where skin color and immigration status is already your ticket in), and don't have children until you are married and financially stable. That's the closest recipe to success there will ever be. We don't need more "solutions" to problems that don't exist!!!

[@tonjamarshall4842]

Go ask an Asian who works with other Asians about that!

[@pandorasbox4238]

If it wasn't a problem, it wouldn't have a movement calling to protect them.

[@barbaravyse660]

I’ve never heard this discussed as an issue in America. I think they might be referring to Indians dealing with each other (for example) and dealing with discrimination within their own communities.

[@mobilusinmobili8321]

​@@pandorasbox4238 The problem is the violence, laziness, and stupidity inherent.

[@nooneknowsnothing]

@@barbaravyse660 Yes. The cancer is here now. IT cheap labor force is bringing all the cheap minded people now to US.

[@sandman3536]

USA is a great country. There is no discrimination in USA. Just obey the US government, the US law and be grateful to God or just leave the country.

[@Nrjs17]

You must not know how to read or have critical thinking skills. (The first amendment to the US Constitution states "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." The two parts, known as the "establishment clause" and the "free exercise clause" respectively, form the textual basis for the Supreme Court's interpretations)

[@nunyadambusiness3530]

i agree with everything but the god part. being "grateful" to something that doesn't exist. isn't a requirement to be in the US.

[@slh14x]

which god should i be grateful to?

[@sandman3536]

​@@nunyadambusiness3530 its the US motto " in God we trust "

[@sandman3536]

​@@slh14x God who created the heaven and the earth

[@PawanSharmaBaru]

How it is possible that cast system is biger then domestic law. America is law based country Is someone eat vegetarian and other eat non vegetarian discrimination

[@_BSH_1971]

WOW! This is a topic that needs to be discussed more and more, and people’s lived experiences need to be shared. In order for us to evolve, and change for the better we need to keep working towards making everyone’s lives better no matter what race, color, or caste.