Caste (Adapted for Young Adults)
Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2022
352
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2022
YA
12-18 years
1330L
Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) by Isabel Wilkerson explores the deeply rooted caste system in America, examining how inherited stigmas affect individuals and society. Through historical examples and personal stories, Wilkerson reveals the lasting impact of systemic inequality and racism on people's lives and social structures.
Isabel Wilkerson's Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) is generally praised for making complex social issues accessible to younger readers, blending history, sociology, and personal narratives effectively. However, some critics feel the adaptation oversimplifies certain aspects, potentially losing nuance. The book excels in engaging readers and fostering critical thinking about systemic racism and inequality.
Readers aged 12-18, interested in social justice, systemic inequality, and history, will find Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) by Isabel Wilkerson compelling. Similar in tone and subject to The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, it contextualizes historical and contemporary caste systems.
352
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2022
YA
12-18 years
1330L
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