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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (PART 1)
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson (PART 1)
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Length:
80 minutes
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Caste is a history book somewhat like any other you'd find in a well-stocked high school classroom. The difference is that its contents dissect a country's most embarrassing and evil parts, lighting the anger and disbelief of purposely obtuse skeptics. However, it is complete with sources, and none of its information is new. It reminds us that no matter how embarrassed or angry we become by it, history does not change.
The book? Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
The author? Isabel Wilkerson
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NOTE: Article from THE GUARDIAN is accidentally referenced as being from THE ATLANTIC: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/feb/06/race.usa
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The book? Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
The author? Isabel Wilkerson
LET'S GET LIT!
NOTE: Article from THE GUARDIAN is accidentally referenced as being from THE ATLANTIC: https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2004/feb/06/race.usa
Find Alexis and Kari online:
Instagram — www.instagram.com/litsocietypod;
Twitter — www.twitter.com/litsocietypod;
Facebook — www.facebook.com/LitSocietyPod;
Website — www.LitSocietyPod.com
Released:
Aug 19, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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