The Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity in the United States systematically challenges conventional views of race and ethnicity established by the U.S. system of racial classification. Divided into five parts, each section begins with an in-depth introduction that grounds the readings in sociological theory and provides readers with a coherent overview of the issue. In addition, each reading begins with one or more study questions that not only facilitate a better understanding of key concepts but also foster a new vision for thinking about race relations in the United States.
Language
English
Pages
540
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Release
October 01, 1997
ISBN
0321011333
ISBN 13
9780321011336
The Social Construction Of Race And Ethnicity In The United States
The Social Construction of Race and Ethnicity in the United States systematically challenges conventional views of race and ethnicity established by the U.S. system of racial classification. Divided into five parts, each section begins with an in-depth introduction that grounds the readings in sociological theory and provides readers with a coherent overview of the issue. In addition, each reading begins with one or more study questions that not only facilitate a better understanding of key concepts but also foster a new vision for thinking about race relations in the United States.