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CasteFiles has taken legal action under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, filing complaints against universities incorporating caste-focused training and policies. The most recent complaint at Rutgers University alleges that the use of caste narratives has not only failed to prevent discrimination but has actively harmed Indian American students.
Critiquing academic narratives, Bagal pointed to Rutgers Chairperson Audrey Truschke’s shifting positions on caste. “In her earlier paper, Truschke labeled caste as synonymous with Hindu Dharma, yet now describes it as a global social phenomenon. This inconsistency underscores the lack of accountability in such rhetoric,” Bagal stated.
CasteFiles calls for a comprehensive reevaluation of DEI workshops to ensure they foster inclusion without perpetuating bias or regressive narratives. The organization remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for policies and practices that promote unity and understanding.
About CasteFiles
CasteFiles is a pioneering advocacy organization focused on addressing harmful narratives surrounding caste and identity in academic, corporate, and social spaces. Through research, legal action, and public engagement, CasteFiles works to uphold fairness and protect marginalized communities from divisive rhetoric.
About NCRI
The National Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), in collaboration with Rutgers University, has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research into social media contagion. Their work explores how the dynamics of discourse on open forums, often driven by the lowest common denominator, influence real-world behaviors, including the escalation of violent attitudes and the proliferation of otherization.
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