Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
How does the author portray the political and social climate following the 2016 election, and what underlying forces does she suggest are at play?
A
The chapter depicts a society experiencing a profound shift, characterized by a resurgence of old hierarchies and a breakdown of established norms. It suggests that the election of 2016 was not merely a political event but a symptom of deeper societal fractures rooted in historical systems of caste and dominance. The author highlights the rise of overt racism, the erosion of democratic institutions, and a general sense of instability, implying that these are interconnected and indicative of a society struggling to reconcile its past with its present.
