Book details
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Description
Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' delves into the hidden caste system within the United States, drawing parallels with India's millennia-old social order and Nazi Germany. The book uncovers the often-unseen hierarchy that impacts people's lives and opportunities. Wilkerson uses historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how caste plays a role in every aspect of American life, from economic inequality to social interactions.