[ Deccan Herald ] Rutgers University rules out separate prohibition against caste-based discrimination

Rutgers University in New Jersey has decided not to add caste as a separate category in its non-discrimination policy. After a thorough review, the university concluded that caste-based discrimination is already covered under existing categories such as religion, ancestry, national origin, and race. This decision was made in response to recommendations from a task force on caste discrimination, which suggested adding caste as a protected category. However, Hindu advocacy groups welcomed the decision, arguing that a separate category would unfairly target Hindu students and faculty.

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