Caste restricts mobility and perpetuates inequality from "summary" of Caste by Isabel Wilkerson
The caste system, as structured in society, operates to keep individuals in their assigned place. This rigidity limits movement between social strata, ensuring that those at the bottom remain there, regardless of their abilities or aspirations. This lack of mobility is a key feature of caste systems worldwide, serving to maintain the status quo and preserve the hierarchy of power and privilege. In this way, caste becomes a self-perpetuating mechanism, with inequality passed down from generation to generation. The barriers to mobility imposed by caste are not only social and economic but also psychological. The system instills a sense of inferiority in those at the bottom, leading them to internalize their lower status and accept their place in society. This internalization serves to further entrench the caste system, as individuals come to believe that their worth and capabilities are inherently tied to their caste identity. This self-limiting belief hinders their ability to challenge the system and strive for upward mob...
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