Race and ethnicity in America, John Iceland
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Race and ethnicity in America, John Iceland
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-194) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary form
non fiction
Main title
Race and ethnicity in America
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
958469802
Responsibility statement
John Iceland
Series statement
Sociology in the 21st century, 2
Summary
"This book examines patterns and trends in racial inequality over the past several decades. Iceland finds that color lines have softened over time, as there has been some narrowing of differences across many indicators for most groups over the past sixty years. Asian Americans in particular have reached socioeconomic parity with white Americans. Nevertheless, deep-seated inequalities in income, poverty, unemployment, and health remain, especially among blacks, and, to a lesser extent, Hispanics. The causes for disadvantage for the groups vary, ranging from a legacy of racism, current discrimination, human capital deficits, the unfolding process of immigrant incorporation, and cultural responses to disadvantage."--Provided by publisher
Table of contents
Conversations about race -- Race and ethnicity and causes of inequality -- Black-white inequality -- Hispanics and Asians -- American Indians -- The multiracial population -- International comparisons and policy debates -- Conclusion : American color lines
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