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Author: Isabel Wilkerson

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780593230251

Language: English

Publish Date: 04/08/2020

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2America’s caste system
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Chapter 3Supporting factors of America’s caste system
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Chapter 4The impact of America’s caste system
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Chapter 5Summary&Review
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Why listen to Caste

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson offers a powerful and concise exploration of systemic inequality and the social hierarchies that shape our lives. Wilkerson's insightful analysis draws parallels between the caste systems of America and those found in India and Nazi Germany, encouraging listeners to reflect on the pervasive nature of discrimination and privilege. This summary distills key themes and arguments, making it an accessible way to grasp the profound implications of caste for understanding race, class, and the struggle for social justice in today's world. It serves as a crucial starting point for anyone seeking to engage with important issues of equity and human rights.

Author : Isabel Wilkerson

Isabel Wilkerson received the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Writing, the National Humanities Medal, and dozens of book awards. She was the Chicago Bureau Chief of The New York Times, taught at Emory University, Northwestern University, and Princeton University, and is currently a Professor of Journalism at Boston University. In addition, she was also awarded the National Book Critics Circle Award for her penultimate work: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration.

Key Insights from Caste

  • Isabel Wilkerson draws parallels between the caste systems in America, India, and Nazi Germany, illustrating how deeply entrenched hierarchies dictate social and economic outcomes. She emphasizes that caste is not merely about race but encompasses a broader societal structure that reinforces inequality.
  • The book highlights personal stories and historical accounts to reveal the lived experiences of individuals affected by the caste system. Wilkerson argues that understanding and confronting these systemic injustices is crucial for moving toward a more equitable society.
  • Wilkerson's narrative discusses the psychological impacts of being placed within a caste system, exploring how it shapes identity and agency. She calls for a collective awakening to dismantle these invisible barriers that continue to perpetuate division and discrimination.
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