As Wilkerson notes, though, the Indian caste system precedes and parallels the one established in the United States. Article 15 of the Indian Constitution officially abolished caste discrimination in 1949. Yet, similar to the United States, caste continues play a significant role in Indian society today. The books on caste below detail modern expressions of caste in India. Peruse and read to learn more about the caste system that informs Wilkerson’s book.
