CSA Spring Lecture Series 2025
Ankita Nikalje | Caste Critical Race Theory (CasteCRIT): Caste in the U.S.
Event Details
Date
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time
12-1 p.m.
Location
Description
Based on centuries-old ideologies of supremacy, caste is the core, structural organizing principle for Indians and Indian Americans, emphasizing graded hierarchical distinction, exclusion, and oppression. To conceptualize caste in the U.S., Dr. Nikalje theorizes Caste Critical Race Theory (CasteCRIT), an anti-casteist, anti-colonial, and anti-racist theoretical framework.
Cost
Free
Accessibility
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