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.
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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
“The Print” Opinion Piece on Caste, Politics, and Animals: https://theprint.in/opinion/elephant-cow-hindutva-give-two-hoots-about-animal-welfare-deaths-political/437520/?amp
Instagram Accounts:
Documentary:
India Untouched: Stories of a People Apart
Other Resources:
Equality Labs: https://www.equalitylabs.org/