Caste in India: ‘blind recruitment’ for the civil service won’t fix the system

Anti-caste activist: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan at a protest against the alleged gang rape of a Dalit girl, New Delhi, October 2020. EPA-EFE/ Rajat Gupta “What is your full name?” This question – when asked of an Indian – is often intended to determine the respondent’s caste. In a society where rigid hierarchies run … Continue reading Caste in India: ‘blind recruitment’ for the civil service won’t fix the system