Caste: Pillar Two
Oprah’s Book Club
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Heritability and Caste in Early America
This chapter explores the concept of heritability within the caste system, highlighting how maternal lineage dictated legal status in the context of American slavery. It examines the historical implications of inheritance laws and the one-drop rule, illustrating the systemic oppression of enslaved individuals and the enduring legacy of racial hierarchies.
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