CasteFiles Hails Rutgers' Decision to Reject Flawed Caste-Based Policy Recommendations by Caste Task Force
CasteFiles strongly believes that caste is a sensitive and divisive topic, particularly for Indian Americans and the broader South Asian community. Its inclusion as a standalone category in university policies perpetuates colonial frameworks and impedes post-colonial and decolonial discourse. Furthermore, caste-based surveys, as demonstrated by flawed studies like those by Equality Labs, are prone to unscientific methodologies, leading questions, and biased conclusions.
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Caste and Misconceptions: The NCRI Report’s Alarming Findings on DEI
The NCRI report on caste reveals critical flaws in understanding and addressing caste dynamics in the U.S. Based on a study of 847 participants, most lacking lived or anecdotal experience with caste, the findings highlight how Equality Labs’ materials promote perceptions of bias and microaggressions. Instead of fostering unity and equality, these interventions create division and prejudice, particularly against perceived "upper caste" individuals. The report underscores the need for more objective, informed approaches to achieving genuine social harmony and inclusivity.
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Atheists for Liberty (AFL) Joins the Fight Against CRD, Defending Fundamental Freedoms
Atheists for Liberty, a nonprofit dedicated to defending fundamental freedoms, joins the fight against the California Civil Rights Department (CRD). On July 10, 2024, at FreedomFest, President Thomas Sheedy and Sundar Iyer, a secular entrepreneur wrongfully labeled as Hindu by the CRD, highlighted this injustice. Together, they are challenging the CRD's unconstitutional actions, which misrepresent caste as a solely Hindu practice. This landmark case emphasizes the importance of First Amendment rights, uniting Americans in pursuing a secular, unbiased government.
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CasteFiles Condemns South Asian Bar Association (SABA) For Platforming Anti-Semitism And Hinduphobia
On August 7th, 2024, the Philadelphia Bar Association (PBA) held an event titled “A Crash Course on Caste” presented by Professor Sonja Thomas and the South Asian Bar Association (SABA). Legal and constitutional experts have already weighed in on this topic and cited caste as a troublesome terminology given its complex history.
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Elimination by Assassination is the Final and Extreme Form of Cancel Culture
Our bi-partisan think tank at CasteFiles is an intervention to balance the biased reportage on caste and race and the rise of extreme political cultures. Click here for more information: https://castefiles.com/elimination-by-assassination-is-the-final-and-extreme-form-of-cancel-culture
Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children
A Francophone Postcolonial Analysis by Kundan Singh and Krishna Maheshwari, Colonial Discourse and the Suffering of Indian American Children has been published after academic peer review and is available through open access. This book delves into the psychological and social effects experienced by Indian American children when they encounter school textbook narratives on Hinduism and ancient India. Click here information: https://castefiles.com/colonial-discourse-and-the-suffering-of-indian-american-children
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Hindus Must Get Politically Engaged ; Learn To Fight Back!
Hinduism, since Vedic times, has evolved with contributions from diverse communities within. I feel proud that communities like the one I belong to have greatly contributed to Hinduism. It may be ancient Vedic sages such as Valmiki and Vyasa who were born into non-Brahmin families, or one of numerous later day spiritual figures such as Janabai, Ravidas, Sajan Kasai, Tukaram, Gora Kumbhar, Chokha Mela, and Nirmala Mahar, women and men who came from Dalit and “lower caste” communities like my own, have helped Hinduism grow, rejuvenate, and reform. Read more article: https://castefiles.com/flashback-2016-article-by-apnadb-social-justice-advocate-noted-the-use-of-caste-to-erase-indian-civilization
CasteFiles Makes FOIA Request to CRD for Data on CA vs Hate; Urges Caution
CasteFiles Founder Richa Gautam said, “As far as Hinduism is concerned, CRD has been under the scanner in many different forums as an agency that violated the fundamental rights of Hindu Americans during the infamous Cisco Caste case where two Hindu American managers Sundar Iyer and Ramana Kompella were wrongly targeted for alleged Caste Discrimination. They proved their innocence and forced CRD to dismiss the case against them. The CRDs dubious past is concerning as it is allegedly guilty of many egregious violations of fundamental rights, constitutional rights, and prosecutorial abuse. This has been extensively documented on CasteGate.org a fact-based website.” Click here for more information: https://castefiles.com/castefiles-makes-foia-request-to-crd-for-data-on-ca-vs-hate-urges-caution
Social Justice Advocate Tags Academia for Using Caste to Erase Indian Civilization
Hinduism, since Vedic times, has evolved with contributions from diverse communities within. I feel proud that communities like the one I belong to have greatly contributed to Hinduism. It may be ancient Vedic sages such as Valmiki and Vyasa who were born into non-Brahmin families, or one of numerous later day spiritual figures such as Janabai, Ravidas, Sajan Kasai, Tukaram, Gora Kumbhar, Chokha Mela, and Nirmala Mahar, women and men who came from Dalit and “lower caste” communities like my own, have helped Hinduism grow, rejuvenate, and reform. Read more article: https://castefiles.com/flashback-2016-article-by-apnadb-social-justice-advocate-noted-the-use-of-caste-to-erase-indian-civilization