Dear Rutgers Administration,
I write today to urge Rutgers University to take bold action by adopting all four recommendations from the University Task Force on Caste Discrimination, including adding caste as a protected category within the institution’s anti-discrimination policies. This essential step would reaffirm Rutgers’ commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus for all students, faculty, and staff.
Caste discrimination is a grave and pervasive form of oppression that transcends borders and affects marginalized communities globally. At Rutgers, caste-oppressed students and staff deserve the same protections afforded to others against bias and harm. Recognizing caste explicitly in Rutgers’ policies will ensure that those impacted have the institutional support needed to seek accountability and justice.
The inclusion of caste protections is not about targeting any particular group; it is about creating an environment where equity is non-negotiable. Opponents of this policy often use misinformation to sideline the voices of caste-oppressed communities. Rutgers must not allow such narratives to delay progress. Instead, it should set a powerful example by prioritizing the voices of those most impacted and centering their lived experiences in its decision-making.
As a university that prides itself on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Rutgers has an opportunity to demonstrate what those values look like in practice. By taking immediate steps to implement the Task Force’s recommendations, Rutgers can establish itself as a leader in addressing caste oppression in higher education.
This is a pivotal moment for Rutgers to be on the right side of history. I urge you to act now and adopt caste protections, ensuring that all members of your community can thrive with dignity, safety, and equality.
In solidarity,
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I write today to urge Rutgers University to take bold action by adopting all four recommendations from the University Task Force on Caste Discrimination, including adding caste as a protected category within the institution’s anti-discrimination policies. This essential step would reaffirm Rutgers’ commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable campus for all students, faculty, and staff.
Caste discrimination is a grave and pervasive form of oppression that transcends borders and affects marginalized communities globally. At Rutgers, caste-oppressed students and staff deserve the same protections afforded to others against bias and harm. Recognizing caste explicitly in Rutgers’ policies will ensure that those impacted have the institutional support needed to seek accountability and justice.
The inclusion of caste protections is not about targeting any particular group; it is about creating an environment where equity is non-negotiable. Opponents of this policy often use misinformation to sideline the voices of caste-oppressed communities. Rutgers must not allow such narratives to delay progress. Instead, it should set a powerful example by prioritizing the voices of those most impacted and centering their lived experiences in its decision-making.
As a university that prides itself on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Rutgers has an opportunity to demonstrate what those values look like in practice. By taking immediate steps to implement the Task Force’s recommendations, Rutgers can establish itself as a leader in addressing caste oppression in higher education.
This is a pivotal moment for Rutgers to be on the right side of history. I urge you to act now and adopt caste protections, ensuring that all members of your community can thrive with dignity, safety, and equality.
In solidarity,
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