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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
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An explanation of how the American dominant-caste went from whippings to hangings to shootings to suffocation of the lowest caste. Easy to read writing infused with life stories and historical information.
This is an excellent introduction into explaining systemic racism. Even if you recognize your white privilege and supremacy characteristics, this is a reminder that there is still so much hard work to be done.
This is an excellent introduction into explaining systemic racism. Even if you recognize your white privilege and supremacy characteristics, this is a reminder that there is still so much hard work to be done.
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Oct 04, 2020 10:35AM
Splendid, isn't it, Judith?
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Yes, lots of work to be done. Hopefully there will come a day when we've gotten it done.
Beata wrote: "Splendid, isn't it, Judith?"Some of the real life stories are so repugnant but we need to be reminded of them.
Jenna wrote: "Yes, lots of work to be done. Hopefully there will come a day when we've gotten it done."Change is so difficult when so many are threatened.
Sounds enlightening ....... nice review Judith.
Thanks Richard. Recommended for high schoolers or early college level.
Judith wrote: " Recommended for high schoolers or early college level."I wish I could have studied a book like this at that age. My high school education gave the impression that racism was only a problem in the Deep South.
Jeanette (Again) wrote: "Judith wrote: " Recommended for high schoolers or early college level."I wish I could have studied a book like this at that age. My high school education gave the impression that racism was only a..."
Exactly!!!!!!!
Excellent review, Judith. Such a painful subject ...
Barbara wrote: "Excellent review, Judith. Such a painful subject ..."Such a repugnant system.
You are so right, Judith. And the leadership, such as it is, of the past 4 years has only made matters worse. We can hope that things will soon change on that front, but as individuals we can always do more.
Fine review. Agree that it is "an excellent introduction into explaining systemic racism".
Thought-provoking, Judith ... Agree with oyur thoughts, absolutely!
Kathleen wrote: "Fine review. Agree that it is "an excellent introduction into explaining systemic racism"."I did learn that the writers of the Nuremberg Laws studied the American caste system. If that doesn’t curl your tongue...
Beata wrote: "Thought-provoking, Judith ... Agree with oyur thoughts, absolutely!"She did a thorough job and should convince many of our need to change.
