Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Readers will be fascinated by this young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling nonfiction work as they follow masterful narratives about real people that reveal an insidious phenomenon in the United States: a hidden caste system. Caste is not only about race or class; it is about power—which groups have it and which do not. Isabel Wilkerson explores historical social hierarchies, including those in India and Nazi Germany, and explains how perpetuating these rankings dehumanizes vast sections of society. Once we learn the reasons behind caste and see the often heartbreaking effects, Wilkerson says, we can bridge the divides and make way for an inclusive future where we are all equal.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains graphic descriptions of racial violence, including lynchings and torture, as well as racialized sexual violence, which may disturb some young adult readers. The book contains heavy and disturbing content related to historical violence and oppression, which may be considered scary or unsettling for younger readers.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have violence?
The book contains graphic descriptions of racial violence, including lynchings and torture, as well as racialized sexual violence, which may disturb some young adult readers.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have scary content?
The book contains heavy and disturbing content related to historical violence and oppression, which may be considered scary or unsettling for younger readers.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have religious themes?
The book analyzes religion-based castes in India and references Christian justifications for slavery, indicating a critical examination of how religious beliefs can underpin caste systems.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have racial/cultural content?
The book centers on the concept of caste as it relates to race, exploring systemic racism and the hierarchies that divide society based on racial lines, including comparisons to caste systems in other countries.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have profanity?
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Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have climate change?
The book opens with a metaphor linking climate change to the resurgence of white supremacy, suggesting an exploration of how environmental issues intersect with social hierarchies and caste systems.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have sexual identity?
The text includes discussions of racialized sexual violence, such as rape and forced birth, as part of the broader examination of caste systems and their impacts on marginalized communities.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have gender roles?
The book discusses the unique position of women within caste systems, highlighting how gender intersects with caste and oppression, suggesting a critique of traditional gender roles.
Does Caste (Adapted for Young Adults) have lgbtq+ themes?
The book discusses how various oppressed groups, including LGBTQ communities, fit into caste systems. It emphasizes the intersectionality of caste with gender and sexual identity, indicating a broad exploration of these themes.
