Caste 101: Introduction to Caste, Intersectionality, and Allyship 

April 12, 2024  

10am-1pm PST 

Location: HMNSS 1500 (UC Riverside) and Zoom 

Speakers:  

Christina Dhanuja is a researcher by academic qualification, a strategy consultant by experience, and an external relations professional, working at the intersections of social justice, corporate responsibility, and technology. She consults with corporates, non-profits, faith organisations, and academia advising on accountability frameworks, caste-based diversity, equity, & inclusion, and organisational strategy. 

Description:

This Caste 101 workshop provides an introduction to the caste system and its manifestations in today’s global context, while detailing its operations within institutions. The workshop also opens the space for interdisciplinary conversations between caste, race, and gender studies. It closes with a call for impactful, sustainable, and Dalit Bahujan Adivasi (DBA)-centric allyship that collaborates and conspires with caste-marginalized communities in their fight against caste 

hegemonies. 

The workshop is part of the Caste and Corporeality conference.  

Co-sponsored by UCHRI, CIS, Department of Dance, and Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

IN PERSON registration click HERE 

ZOOM registration click HERE  

Website: casteandcorporeality.wordpress.com 

Email: cisevents@ucr.edu