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Caste

The Origins of Our Discontents
Book • 2020
In this book, Isabel Wilkerson argues that racism in the United States is part of a broader caste system—a society-wide system of social stratification characterized by hierarchy, inclusion, and exclusion.

She defines eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, heredity, and dehumanization.

Wilkerson uses historical documentation, insightful analogies, and powerful anecdotes to illustrate how this caste system permeates American society, affecting people's lives and behavior.

The book also explores the consequences of caste and the possibility of a world without it, emphasizing the need for collective effort to dismantle such systems.

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Amy Qin
in the context of comparing the caste system in India to the way race operates in America.
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in the context of taking responsibility for the past.
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as the inspiration for her film, 'Origin'.
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Kara Swisher
when discussing Isabel Wilkerson's work on the caste system.
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Oprah Winfrey
as a must-read for all of humanity, highlighting its importance in understanding societal structures.
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as a currently read book, described as a hard but brilliant read.
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as a controversial book used in her course on cultural identities.
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as a favorite book that speaks to her human and relationship side.
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as the subject of the Oprah's Book Club podcast series.
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Oprah Winfrey
as the latest book club selection, focusing on the origins of our discontents.
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when comparing Coates' experiences in Palestine to Wilkerson's work on racial segregation.
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when discussing the impact of societal injustices on the vulnerability of populations during crises.
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Kara Swisher
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Austin Kleon
as an example of a book that is easy to keep reading.
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Conan O’Brien
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Manoush Zomorodi
as her most recent book.
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Barry Schuler
as a profound book on the history of American society and its impact on diversity.
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