About the Author
Isabel Wilkerson
ISBN 9780141995465
Rs. 1,438
Penguin Books
Caste
Who it's for: Readers interested in social inequality and historical parallels
In Caste, Isabel Wilkerson examines the concept of caste as a foundational, often unacknowledged, system that structures societies and perpetuates hierarchy. She draws insightful parallels across the United States, Nazi Germany, and India, arguing that caste systems significantly influence human experience and social dynamics.Why You Should Read? Offers a framework for understanding deeply rooted social inequality. Provides historical context and contemporary relevance for the pervasive influence of caste. Combines rigorous research with compelling narratives to illustrate complex ideas. Challenges conventional views on race and social stratification, prompting new perspectives.
Highlights
- Parallels caste systems in the US, Nazi Germany, and India
- Argues caste is a foundational, often unacknowledged, social structure
- Combines rigorous research with compelling narratives
- Challenges conventional views on race and social stratification
- Offers a framework for understanding social inequality
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Questions about this book
What is the main argument of the book?
The book argues that caste is a foundational, often unacknowledged system that structures societies and perpetuates hierarchy, influencing human experience and social dynamics.
Which countries does the book compare?
It draws parallels across the United States, Nazi Germany, and India.
Does the book offer a new perspective on race?
Yes, it challenges conventional views on race and social stratification, prompting new perspectives.
What kind of research is the book based on?
It combines rigorous research with compelling narratives to illustrate complex ideas.