The persistence of caste stigma against Dalits in India is a complex issue rooted in historical, social, economic, and ...

The origin of this beauty standard in India dates back centuries ... The general interpretation of caste concludes that dark skin is synonymous with a low caste, owing to their history of being ...

But enforcement has been spotty. The popularity of stickers—and the deference they can inspire—is partly a reflection of India’s longstanding caste system, in which some people command ...