Understanding Caste and Its Pillars

Caste is defined through specific pillars that form an invisible framework supporting the caste system. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of understanding these pillars as essential elements that shape societal hierarchies. With a focus on the first two pillars, the podcast introduces the concept of heritability, highlighting how it determines an individual's place in the caste system by inherited characteristics. The discussion illustrates how the foundational structures of caste were established during the founding of the United States, where legal rights concerning inheritance were based on maternal status, significantly influencing the legacy of racial stratification.