Provides a young reader's adaptation of Isabel Wilkerson's book of the same name that explores the origins, development, workings, and influence of America's hidden caste system. Examines three parallel systems: slavery in the American South, Nazi Germany, and the caste system in India and offers examples of how the caste system has affected people's lives, including its effects on health, politics, and culture. Offers suggestions for creating a more just and equal society.

Includes index. "This work is based on Caste: the origins of our discontents, Ã2020 by Isabel Wilkerson"--Copyright page.

The man in the crowd -- A structure built long ago -- The arbitrary construction of human divisions -- The eight pillars of caste -- The tentacles of caste -- The consequences of caste -- Backlash -- Awakening -- Epilogue : a world without caste.