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EPISODE · Sep 18, 2023 · 28 MIN

California is On the Verge of Banning Caste Discrimination

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California might become the first state in the nation to ban discrimination based on caste, a hierarchical system based on birth that affects South Asians all over the world. Senate Bill 403, which was introduced by State Sen. Aisha Wahab, passed the state legislature and is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature or veto. In this episode that originally aired in June, reporter Sonia Paul breaks down the complexity of this issue and why it has divided South Asians in the Bay Area. This episode originally aired on June 5, 2023. Guest: Sonia Paul, freelance journalist Links:  How a Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination Morphed Into a Fight About Wokism California lawmakers send caste discrimination bill to Newsom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California might become the first state in the nation to ban discrimination based on caste, a hierarchical system based on birth that affects South Asians all over the world. Senate Bill 403, which was introduced by State Sen. Aisha Wahab, passed the state legislature and is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for his signature or veto. In this episode that originally aired in June, reporter Sonia Paul breaks down the complexity of this issue and why it has divided South Asians in the Bay Area. This episode originally aired on June 5, 2023. Guest: Sonia Paul, freelance journalist Links:  How a Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination Morphed Into a Fight About Wokism California lawmakers send caste discrimination bill to Newsom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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