Caste: The Vitals of History Summary & Analysis

When someone goes to the doctor, their physician will not treat them without first examining their family’s history. Similarly, looking through the history of one’s country can often feel like discovering that an ailment or addiction runs in the family. But just as one can’t hide one’s medical history from one’s doctor and ignore their problems until they go away, Wilkerson argues, Americans must educate themselves about the full history of their country. This way, they can take precautions that will protect future generations from the threat of history repeating itself.