Monday, May 20, 2024

re Atherton Library, San Mateo county CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/aW7iGkivk9mHv5HZ8 


Usually nice environment to study ... I've noticed there's a few regular Indian patrons (from India, not native- Americans) who appear to be "high- caste" - which is not necessarily in accord with the  American way. This is not talked about very much, but the truth is that the India caste system is a supremacy system. 

In essence how well you will do in life is highly correlated with the family you are born into rather than your personal aptitude, dedication, hard work, and achievement based on what you've personally accomplished.

When they being this attitude to America, even if they mask it to a certain extent, it still becomes apparent at times. And when you do notice it because of some micro aggression etc, your eyes are suddenly wide open, and you can't unsee it. It is an EPIPHANY. 

The India caste system is un-American . We judge people on their merits, not what family they are born into ( although it does help to come from a "good family"  in terms of getting your ' foot in the door', so to speak; but after they first step we're all on the same playing field). 

But looking down on people with condescension as if you are inherently superior is despicable 👎.