My mom was a well connected school teacher where I grew up and my dad a factory worker (both still living and just celebrated their 56th anniversary).
I was programming in assembly language on my Apple //e in 1986 in sixth grade.
The tech environment is one of the most egalitarian industries. I have never seen signs of systemic discrimination.
Surprisingly enough, the only reports I’ve heard about widespread discrimination are by Indians against other Indians…
https://www.reuters.com/business/sustainable-business/caste-...