noun
- Plural of casteism; systems of discrimination, prejudice, or social hierarchy based on caste.
Usage: Typically used in academic, social, and political contexts to discuss caste-based discrimination in South Asian societies and diaspora communities.
Examples
- Scholars have documented various forms of casteisms across different regions and historical periods.
- The organization works to combat casteisms in educational institutions.
- Casteisms persist in some immigrant communities despite living in more egalitarian societies.
- The conference addressed how casteisms intersect with other systems of oppression.
- Legal reforms have been enacted to address casteisms in employment and housing.