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\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Delve into the world of Dalit rights activism to understand the struggle against centuries-old caste subjugation.
\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Grasp why legislation against caste discrimination in California could be a game changer.
\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Realize the paramount importance of caste equity competency in breaking down workplace barriers.
\\u25cf\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0 Get attuned to how somatics can mend the psychological wounds inflicted by caste discrimination over generations.
My special guest is Thenmozhi Soundararajan
Joining the conversation is Thenmozhi Soundararajan, a Dalit rights activist born in the heart of East Los Angeles, bringing a fresh perspective to igniting change for Indian Americans and marginalized communities. Raised in the harsh reality of structural casteism, she uses her lived experiences as the foundation of her fight against this persistent issue. Additionally, she is admired for her talents as a transmedia storyteller, songwriter, writer, hip-hop musician, technologist, and author of The Trauma of Caste: A Dalit Feminist Meditation on Survivorship, Healing, and Abolition. Her story and experiences form an intricate tapestry of struggle, resilience, and commitment, making her an invaluable guest on the topic of Dalit rights and caste discrimination.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:02 - Introduction
00:01:19 - Guest Introduction
00:03:40 - What is Caste?
00:07:19 - Caste Discrimination in the US
00:09:19 - Personal Experience and Hiding Identity
00:16:46 - Addressing Misconceptions about Trafficking
00:17:20 - Structural Caste and Sexual Exploitation
00:18:19 - The Need for Civil Rights Organizations
00:19:35 - Discrimination and the Fight for Caste Equity
00:24:35 - Caste as a Protected Category
00:32:28 - The Impact of Caste Oppression
00:34:09 - Changing Hearts and Minds
00:35:11 - Discrimination within South Asian Communities
00:37:54 - Groundbreaking Conversations and Unity
00:39:10 - Responding to Denial of Caste
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Guest Bio
Thenmozhi Soundararajan is a Dalit rights activist based in the United States. She is a transmedia storyteller, songwriter, hip-hop musician and technologist. She founded Equality Labs, which \\u201cis an Ambedkarite South Asian power-building organization that uses community research, political base-building, culture-shifting art, and digital security to end the oppression of caste apartheid, Islamophobia, white supremacy, and religious intolerance.\\u201d Her work and writings against caste oppression in the United States have been featured in The New York Times and The Washington Post.
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Host Bio
Simma Lieberman, The Inclusionist\\xa0helps leaders create inclusive cultures. She is a consultant, speaker and facilitator and the host of the podcast, \\u201cEveryday Conversations on Race for Everyday People.\\u201d
Contact Simma@SimmaLieberman.com
Go to www.simmalieberman.com and www.raceconvo.com for more information
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