A review by carlajo713
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson

4.0

I think this should be required reading for anyone living in the United States. I’m not sure it would change anything. I’m sure those that want the caste system to flourish in its current state wouldn’t be moved by a book anyway. As a Caucasian female with Irish ancestry I am saddened by how people are kept to their caste based on skin color and heritage. I’m embarrassed and horrified that people are treated in our country. It brings tears to my eyes to think of beautiful, innocent brown, black, and tan babies and children having to grow up fearing the police. I could go on and on, but it’s not necessary. I accept any and all blame and responsibility for all the past and current wrongs. How do we do better? How do we change the current standard? How do we heal the past and move forward with no caste system?