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The document discusses the harms of the caste system that has been brought from South Asia to Iowa. It describes how the caste system originated from Hindu scriptures but over time became a discriminatory practice based on birth rather than occupation. It provides examples of caste discrimination seen in Iowa, such as marriages being forbidden between castes and priests denying services to those of lower castes. It recommends efforts be made to end this dehumanizing practice.
- Author
- Anupma Pandey
- Language
- EN