Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents
Read the book Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents
544 pages
Answer questions on a Google Form
48 short-answer, plus 3 reflection questions with no minimum word count
Purchase CEU processing to receive a Certificate of Completion and 1.25 PS PPO CEUs
Beyond race, class, or other factors, there is a powerful caste system that influences people’s lives and behavior and the nation’s fate. Linking the caste systems of America, India, and Nazi Germany, Isabel Wilkerson explores eight pillars that underlie caste systems across civilizations, including divine will, bloodlines, stigma, and more.
Using riveting stories about people—including Martin Luther King, Jr., baseball’s Satchel Paige, a single father and his toddler son, Wilkerson herself, and many others—she shows the ways that the insidious undertow of caste is experienced every day. Finally, she points forward to ways America can move beyond the artificial and destructive separations of human divisions, toward hope in our common humanity. Description provided by publisher.
Content Warning: This activity includes discussions of racism, caste systems, discrimination, and systemic inequities. Some content may be emotionally impactful. Please take care while engaging with this material.
544 pages
Educational Objectives:
Explain the concept of castes
Identify key characteristics of caste systems
Discuss the impact of caste on individuals and institutions
This PPO Professional Studies program is offered for 1.25 CEUs at the little/no Content Knowledge Level. Target Audience is interpreters and aspiring interpreters.
Flat Rate CEUs recognizes that bias exists in all individuals and is committed to reducing its impact by fostering an inclusive, respectful learning environment. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate, please email info@flatrateceus.com.
Dr. Mish Ktejik, NIC, SC:L, OCHI is an approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities.
STEP 1: Find the book at a library or online.
Before reading the book, you may want to review the questions in advance and jot down your answers as you read.
STEP 2: Complete and submit the Google Form. A score of at least 80% is required to earn CEUs. If your score is below 80%, you may resubmit the form.
STEP 3: Purchase CEU processing at any time. The cost includes CEU processing and a Certificate of Completion; access to the book is not included. All sales are final.
Important: The Google Form and CEU purchase will both ask for your RID number and last name. These must match the RID registry exactly, or your CEUs cannot be processed.
