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Caste

Isabel Wilkerson

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This book delves into the unspoken caste system in America, exploring how it continues to shape society today. Drawing parallels with caste systems in India and Nazi Germany, the author highlights eight pillars that underlie such systems, including divine will and bloodlines. Through compelling stories of individuals like Martin Luther King, Jr. and baseball player Satchel Paige, the book reveals how caste influences people's lives and behaviors. Ultimately, the author calls for moving beyond these divisions towards a shared humanity, offering hope for a more inclusive future.

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648

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Random House

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