Bibliograph

Racial tension in a "postracial" age, [compiled by] H.W. Wilson, a division of EBSCO Information Services

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Label

Racial tension in a "postracial" age, [compiled by] H.W. Wilson, a division of EBSCO Information Services

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-194) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Racial tension in a "postracial" age

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

915503596

Responsibility statement

[compiled by] H.W. Wilson, a division of EBSCO Information Services

Series statement

The reference shelf, Volume 88, Number 1

Summary

Many Americans would like to believe that because the United States has now twice elected a black president, we live in a "postracial" society where discrimination and racism do not exist or only do among outlying, insignificant extremists. Yet, there has been much in the news to contest this notion-not only in the form of police brutality in black communities but also in persisting residential segregation and social inequities between different populations. In opposition to claims of a postracial society, then, are cries of pervasive structural racism and the rise of such activist groups as Black Lives Matter. We have also seen a resurgence in debates around affirmative action and reparations for slavery. While race may be a "social construct," it still has very real effects on national and global politics and society. This volume will explore the state of race in the United States today. -- Amazon

Target audience

general

Contributor