What is casteism? And how does it manifest in veganism? Anti-caste vegan advocate Rama (@ramavgan) joins Alisha to clarify the history and origins of the Hindu caste system, the problem with misattributing ethical veganism to Hinduism, and how to divest from casteism in the vegan sphere. A follow-up episode on the intersections of veganism and anti-caste activism will be the next in this series.

Rama's Recommendations

Books:

• Caste Matters by Suraj Yengde
• Annihilation of Caste by B.R. Ambedkar

Articles and Essays:

• Feeling Like an Outcast by Yashica Dutt
• Roundtable India: https://roundtableindia.co.in/

Instagram Accounts:

• @nrithyapillai
• @knowrealindia

Documentary:

• India Untouched: Stories of a People Apart

Other Resources:

• Equality Labs: https://www.equalitylabs.org/

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