Caste Book Club Discussion

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Caste book club discussion. Harold hale an african american man helped his daughter defy the rules of their caste in 1970s texas by naming her miss. Additionally apple books and oprah s book club are offering read with us. 9780593230251 summary as we go about our daily lives caste is the wordless usher in a darkened theater flashlight cast down in the aisles guiding us to our assigned seats for a performance.

The origins of our discontents isabel wilkerson 2020 random house 496 pp. What are the strengths of this metaphor. The discussion guide includes an introductory letter from oprah herself an inspiring q a with isabel wilkerson questions to prompt self reflection and important discussions and recommended reads for anyone wanting to learn more about the topics and history explored in caste.

At the beginning of caste author isabel wilkerson compares american racial hierarchy to a dormant siberian virus. Unlike castes class can change with. How have you seen or experienced the american caste system.

Join us for our september book selection free virtual discussion as we dive into caste. Caste an oprah s book club discussion guide available for free on apple books. As wilkerson illustrates throughout the book the dangers of being seen as defying one s caste can range from humiliation to death.

That can be a challenge. Wilkerson writes about the difference between casteism and racism. Which is why we re providing you with this list of top book club questions that will generate general.

So you ve started your book club you ve bought enough wine to satisfy even your thirstiest pals plus plenty of cheesy snacks now comes the difficult part shaping your friendly chatter into an elevated incisive conversation about the book you all agreed to read. I ve found that the best book club discussion questions are ones that are open ended and that get people to share their personal opinions. Caste an oprah s book club discussion guide available for free on apple books.