Casteism What Is It, and Why Does It Matter?; Raji Laxman; 28-Aug-2022

Published: Aug. 28, 2022, 7 p.m.

Raji Laxman will offer an objective view of casteism, its origins and its societal impacts in India, drawing parallels to the similar \u201c-ism\u201ds and their impacts in the West. Born and raised in South India in a traditional and religious family, Raji moved to the United States in the mid 90s after her marriage. She has been a member of the Ethical Society for the past two years and has been working for Washington University in St. Louis for the past 16 years.