Some of you will know from my posts that I am not desi. I enjoy the general discussion on these boards from time to time and try to be useful when possible. I've always been honest about who I am and so far no one has objected...
I've been reading a blog about caste-ism in universities in India. II found it randomly when I was trying to learn about discrimintation at medical schools in the UK. I was really unaware of the caste issue, although I once worked for a south asian theatre company in Canada and was surprised by the comments someone involved with that organization once made about how lower caste people in India are okay having simpler jobs and low wages as maids etc because they are simpler, less intelligent people... it didn't fit with how I knew the person as a "human rights" advocate in Canada.
ANYWAY. I'm wondering if caste is an issue in Canada? Are Indian-Canadians aware of each others caste? Do most come from the same caste?
I'm just curious. I try to stick to general discussion here, but since I have access to so many desis I thought you might be able to indulge my curiousity about this issue. [/quote
more at the educational level in Canada. So if you graduate from a top program, you have more opportunities. But nothing quite like the weird stuff that goes on in india.
Posted on: 20-04-12 10:02:03
