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Race and Ethnicity
Sociology in Action
Second Edition (Revised Edition)
Edited by:
- Kathleen Odell Korgen - William Paterson University
- Maxine P. Atkinson - North Carolina State University, USA
Other Titles in:
Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
November 2024 | 344 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Race and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action is an innovative text that combines comprehensive coverage of race and ethnicity content with active learning exercises, seamlessly integrated into the chapters. The book is written by a team of experienced instructors who use active learning techniques in their own classrooms. These contributors expertly weave together content material, active learning exercises, discussion questions, real-world examples of sociologists in action, and information on careers that use sociology.
The Second Edition includes updated data, figures, and examples, as well as new information on many topics, including interracial relationships, immigrant groups, diversity among Asian Americans, racial discrimination in housing, and building coalitions for racial justice.
The Second Edition includes updated data, figures, and examples, as well as new information on many topics, including interracial relationships, immigrant groups, diversity among Asian Americans, racial discrimination in housing, and building coalitions for racial justice.
Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors
About the Contributors
Sarah Becker, Ifeyinwa Davis, and Crystal Paul
Chapter 1: Looking At Race and Ethnicity—And Power
What are Race and Ethnicity? Why Do They Matter?
How is Power Related to Race? Dominant and Subordinate Groups
More Than a Member of A Racial Group: Intersectionality
Defining Terms Related To Race and Ethnicity
How You Can Prepare For This Class
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Stacye Blount
Chapter 2: Identifying Racism Throughout U.S. History
Introduction
Seeing the Big Picture: The United States and Racism
Racism and Systemic Racism
Racism and the History of Sociology
Using Sociology to Recognize and Address Systemic Racism
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Katya Salmi
Chapter 3: Recognizing Systemic Racism As A Global Issue
Introduction
Race is Not a Uniquely American Experience
Historical Context: Race and Empire
Legacies of Colonial Racism
Contemporary Examples of Systemic Racism Around The World
Racialized Global Dynamics
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Kathleen Odell Korgen
Chapter 4: Seeing How Social Institutions Support Racism
Introduction
US Institutions and Racism
How Does The Political System Support Racial Discrimination?
Examples of Institutional Racism in Other Parts of The U.S. Government
Racial Discrimination in the Economic Institution
Racism in Education
Asian Americans—An Exception?
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Nikki Khanna
Chapter 5: Cultural Supports for Systemic Racism In The United States
Introduction
The Impact of American Media
The American Educational System
American Cultural Ideologies
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Kathleen Odell Korgen
Chapter 6: American Indians and Alaska Natives: Surviving Genocide
Introduction
Repercussions of Contact
Relationships with The United States
Indian Wars
Genocide
Resistance
Alaska Natives: From Russian Colonization to Today
Challenges Facing American Indians and Alaska Natives Today
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Daniel Herda
Chapter 7: Noticing Whiteness—And the Ramifications of the “Wage of Whiteness”
Introduction
White: The Socially Constructed Default Race
Historic Advantages to Whiteness
White Privilege
White Anger and White Supremacist Organizations
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Richard Maurice Smith
Chapter 8: Black Americans: Facing Slavery and Fighting for Justice
Introduction
Creating Slavery
Resilience and Resistance of Black Americans within The Institution of Slavery
After Slavery: Reconstruction and Migration
Resilience: Religion and Empowerment Groups
The Civil Rights Movement
Black Ethnic Groups in America
Racial Discrimination and the Fight for Racial Justice Today
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
SunAh M. Laybourn
Chapter 9: Forever Foreigners? Asian American Ethnic Groups
Introduction
Who are Asian Americans (and Pacific Islanders)?
Asian Immigration to America: Early Immigration, Anti-Asian Policies, and Resistance
The Beginnings of Contemporary Asian America: Becoming “Asian American”
(Mis)Representation
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
María Isabel Ayala
Chapter 10: Understanding Latinx Americans’ Presence in the United States
Introduction
Development of Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx Classifications and Identities
Latinx Immigration to the United States and Their Demographic Patterns
Latinx Peoples’ Socioeconomic Experiences
Political Mobilization: Fighting For Racial Justice
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Bradley J. Zopf
Chapter 11: Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans: Experiencing Ethnocentrism as Racism
Introduction
Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans in the United States
Anti-Semitism, Orientalism, and Islamophobia
Experiencing Racism: Jewish, Arab, and Muslim Americans
Fighting for Racial Justice
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Naliyah Kaya
Chapter 12: Challenging and Changing Racial Categories? Interracial Marriage and Multiracial Americans
Introduction
Legal Status of Interracial Marriages Today and Historical Overview of Multiracial People in America
Impacts of Discrimination
Race and Media
Abolishing Antimiscegenation Legislation and the Multiracial Movement
How Do Multiracialism and Interracial Relationships Affect Racism?
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
David J. Luke
Chapter 13: How Racism Hurts and Antiracism Helps Everyone
Introduction
How Does Racism Hurt Everyone, Including White People?
Why Is It Hard To Talk about Racism—and When Do We?
White Racial Socialization
How Can Antiracism Benefit Everyone?
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Michael L. Rosino
Chapter 14: Dismantling Systemic Racism
Introduction
Systemic Racism, Agency, and Social Change
Racial Justice Practices
Racial Justice Policies
Conclusion
Chapter Review
Key Terms
Glossary
References
Index
Supplements
Instructor Resource Site
Instructor Resource Site
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