2003, ISBN: 0761988203

[EAN: 9780761988205], Neubuch, [PU: Pine Forge Press], Social Science|Discrimination & Race Relations, Social Science|Ethnic Studies, Social Science|Gender Studies, Social Science|Minorit… Altro …

[EAN: 9780761988205], Neubuch, [PU: Pine Forge Press], Social Science|Discrimination & Race Relations, Social Science|Ethnic Studies, Social Science|Gender Studies, Social Science|Minority Studies, Social Science|Sociology|General, Brand New, Unread Copy in Perfect Condition. A+ Customer Service! Summary: Part I - An Introduction to the Study of Minority Groups in the United States Chapter 1. Diversity in the United States: Questions and Concepts A. Narrative Portraits The Social Construction of Racial Identity Life on the Color Line - Excerpt from "Life on the Color Line" by Gregory Williams The Cultural Sources of Prejudice - Excerpt from "Kaffir Boy" Mark Mathabane Mark Mathabane B. Readings Prejudice, Discrimination, and Racism - Norman Yetman Using Racial and Ethnic Concepts: The Critical Case of Very Young Children - Debra van Ausdale and Joe R. Feagin Experiencing Difference - Karen Rosenblum and Toni-Michelle Travis C. Current Debates: Race and Sport The Dominance of Black Athletes Is Genetic - Jon Entine The Argument for Genetic Differences Is Deeply Flawed - Jonathan Marks Questions to Consider Chapter 2. Assimilation and Pluralism A. Narrative Portrait: Assimilation Then and Now Choosing a Dream: Italians in Hell's Kitchen - Mario Puzo Always Running: La Vida Loca - Luis Rodriguez B. Readings Divided Fates: Immigrant Children in a Restructured U.S. Economy - M. Patricia Fernandez-Kelly and Richard Schauffler "Opening" Faces: The Politics of Cosmetic Surgery and Asian American Women - Eugenia Kaw A Different Mirror - Ronald Takaki C. Current Debates: Does Language Diversity Threaten National Unity? Everyone Should Learn English - Richard Lamm (with Gary Imhoff) Language Diversity Is Not a Threat - Robert D. King Questions to Consider Part II - Understanding the Evolution of Dominant-Minority Relations in the United States Chapter 3. The Development of Minority-Dominant Relation in Pre-Industrial America: The Origins of Slavery A. Narrative Portrait: The Lives of Slaves Life as a Slave Girl - Harriet Jacobs (edited by Jean F. Yellin) Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb - Henry Bibb (Edited by Gilbert Osofsky) B. Readings Slavery Unwilling to Die: The Historical Development of Systematic Racism - Joe Feagin Southern Women, Southern Households - Elizabeth Fox-Genovese Genovese Elizabeth Fox- Genovese C. Current Debates: How Did Slavery Affect the Origins of African American Culture? Slavery Created the African American Culture - Stanley Elkins African American Culture Was Created by an Interplay of Elements from Africa and America - John Blassingame The Experiences of Female Slaves Has Been Under-Researched and Under-Reported - Deborah Gray White Question to Consider Chapter 4. Industrialization and Dominant-Minority Relations: From Slavery to Segregation and the Coming of Post-Industrial Society A. Narrative Portrait: The Kitchenette Death on the City Pavement - Richard Wright B. Readings The Meaning of Emancipation According to Black Women - Angela Davis Race, Gender and Work: The History of Asian and Asian-American Women - Julie Matthaei and Teresa Amott Distinguishing Five Models of Affirmative Action - David B. Oppenheimer Oppenheimer C. Current Debates: Affirmative Action Affirmative Action Casts Suspicions on Legitimate Black Achievement and Depicts African Americans as Incapable - Thomas Sowell Why We Still Need Affirmative Action - Orlando Patterson Affirmative Action Should Be Based on Class Rather Than Race - Richard Kahlenberg Questions to Consider Part III - Understanding Dominant-Minority Relations in the United States Today Chapter 5. African Americans<