Caste Doesn’t Just Exist in India or in Hinduism – It Is Pervasive Across Many Religions in South Asia and the Diaspora
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Caste Doesn’t Just Exist in India or in Hinduism – It Is Pervasive Across Many Religions in South Asia and the Diaspora

While the caste system originated in Hindu scriptures, it crystallized during British colonial rule and has stratified society in every South Asian religious community. In addition to India, it is present in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Bhutan.