The caste system in India reminds me of the colorism that Black people are subjected to in America.

Allison Gaines

Aug 10, 2020·1 min read

The caste system in India reminds me of the colorism that Black people are subjected to in America. Now, I want to watch this TV show. Thanks so much for writing about it.

Allison Gaines

Black Womanist — MS Psych 🎓 EIC of Cultured allisonthedailywriter.com Co-Founder of Writers and Editors of Color WEOC I 🤎 ☕️ https://ko-fi.com/allyfromnola

…a from Mumbai” works to connect her clients across the world with suitable candidates for marriage. The key word here is suitable, which in the world of Indian Matchmaking means upper caste, light-skinned, Hindu, nondisabled, straight, thin, tall, educated, and employed.

Let’s Discuss Caste and Colorism in ‘Indian Matchmaking’

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