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Apr 2023
24m 11s

Seattle's Groundbreaking Anti-caste Disc...

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the caste system, its origins, and the impact it has in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley.

  1. What is the caste system, its origins, and how has it made its way to the United States, particularly in tech hubs like Seattle and Silicon Valley?
  2. How has Seattle addressed caste discrimination, and what impact has this groundbreaking law had on other states, such as California?
  3. What are the criticisms surrounding the anti-caste discrimination movement?

Listen in to learn the answers to these questions and more.

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