University of California, Davis adds caste to its anti-discrimination policy

The Northern California university may be the first public institution to address caste discrimination.

The University of California, Davis, has added caste to its anti-discrimination policy after students said they have seen discrimination take place at the university.

Under UC Davis’ policy, which was amended in September, students or staff who face discrimination or harassment for their perceived castes can now file complaints that could result in formal investigations, the San Francisco Chronicle reported Wednesday.

The Northern California university may be the first public institution to address caste discrimination, which was largely imported from South Asia.