Caste divides and separates people based on arbitrary distinctions from "summary" of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
The system of caste is a structure that dictates where each person belongs in the hierarchy of society. It assigns individuals to a specific place based on perceived differences that are often arbitrary and superficial. This classification is not based on merit or individual qualities but rather on inherited characteristics such as race, religion, or social status. Caste creates a rigid social order that limits the opportunities and freedoms of those who are deemed to be of lower status. It restricts their access to resources, education, and power, trapping them in a cycle of oppression and discrimination. This system of division not only separates people from one another but also ingrains a sense of superiority or inferiority based solely on birth. The arbitrary distinctions that form the basis of caste serve to dehumanize individuals, reducing them to mere labels or categories. This dehumanization allows for the justification of oppression...
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