Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
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What is the summary or main idea of Chapter 5, “The Container We Have Built for You”?
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This chapter explores how individuals are assigned fixed social roles—or “containers”—based on caste, regardless of their actual identity or ability. It uses personal stories to illustrate how these invisible boundaries enforce hierarchy, constrain identity, and lead to both subtle and overt forms of discrimination.
2
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What does the “container” metaphor represent in this chapter?
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The container symbolizes the fixed role or identity imposed by caste. It defines how others see you and what behaviors are “acceptable” for someone in your caste, regardless of your actual self.
