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> Something like 90% of the Indian immigrants in the US are high-caste (big surprise, lower-caste Indians are less likely to be able to get work visas and trave
by rajup 4y ago
> Something like 90% of the Indian immigrants in the US are high-caste (big surprise, lower-caste Indians are less likely to be able to get work visas and travel), so of course this is a minority problem.
Why do you think this is the case despite one of the most active affirmation programs in the world (just search "Reservation in India" on Wikipedia)? Something like 50-60% of seats in colleges and jobs in the government are reserved for lower castes (not a typo, the Wikipedia page should link you to official Indian constitution websites). I am from India and I genuinely don't know the answer myself.
- pcthrowaway 4y agoI'd imagine it's due to a systemic disadvantage. Even if there are programs in place today to attempt to bring equity to the situation, the past and inherited poverty shape us and influence the opportunities we might have.
- rajup 4y agoSystemic? I just pointed out the rights and privileges guaranteed lower castes in the Indian constitution. How much more un-systemic does it get? The past and inherited poverty: for how long? It’s been 70+ years since India’s independence…