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

…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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Dr. Allison Wiltz
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Aug 10, 2020
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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.
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Written by Dr. Allison Wiltz69K Followers
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Black womanist scholar with a PhD from New Orleans, LA with bylines in Oprah Daily, Momentum, ZORA, Cultured. #WEOC Founder
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