US: In Seattle, law banning caste-based discrimination comes into effect

US: In Seattle, law banning caste-based discrimination comes into effect

A landmark law banning caste-based discrimination came into effect in the US city of Seattle, making it the first city outside India to enforce such a legislation. The resolution was moved last month by Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician, economist and an upper-caste Hindu. It was approved unanimously by the Seattle City Council by six to one vote. Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the fir

Seattle becomes first city outside India to ban caste discrimination as law comes into effect

It will ban discrimination based on caste in places such as hotels, public transportation, public restrooms, or retail establishments

Law Banning Caste-Based Discrimination Comes Into Effect In U.S. City Of Seattle

A landmark law banning caste-based discrimination came into effect in the U.S. city of Seattle, making it the first city outside India to enforce such a legislation.The resolution was moved last month by Kshama Sawant, an Indian-American politician, economist and an upper-caste Hindu.It was approved unanimously by the Seattle City Council by six to one vote.Seattle is not only the first American city to ban caste discrimination but is the first …