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Issues in Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class
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Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
Sociology of Race & Ethnicity
December 2009 | 408 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This reader is a contemporary collection of cutting edge articles covering issues within the realm of race, ethnicity, gender and class. An excellent reader for undergraduate sociology courses.
Annotated Contents
Preface
Contributors
Peter Katel
1. Affirmative Action: Is It Time to End Racial Preferences?
David Masci
2. Human Trafficking and Slavery: Are the World's Nations Doing Enough to Stamp It Out?
Alan Greenblatt
3. Immigration Debate: Can Politicians Find a Way to Curb Illegal Immigration?
Kenneth Jost
4. Racial Diversity in Public Schools: Has the Supreme Court Dealt a Blow to Integration?
David Masci
5. Reparations Movement: Should Payments Be Made for Historical Wrongs?
Peter Katel
6. American Indians: Are They Making Meaningful Progress at Last?
Reed Karaim
7. America's Border Fence: Will It Stem the Flow of Illegal Immigrants?
Karen Foerstel
8. China in Africa: Is China Gaining Control of Africa's Resources?
Sarah Glazer
9. Anti-Semitism in Europe: Are Israel's Policies Spurring a New Wave of Hate Crimes?
Samuel Loewenberg
10. Anti-Americanism: Is Anger at the U.S. Growing?
Karen Foerstel
11. Crisis in Darfur: Is There Any Hope for Peace?
Kenneth Jost and the CQ Researcher Staff
12. The Obama Presidency: Can Barack Obama Deliver the Change He Promises?
Thomas J. Billitteri
13. Middle-Class Squeeze: Is More Government Aid Needed?
Karen Foerstel
14. Women's Rights: Are Violence and Discrimination Against Women Declining?
Kenneth Jost
15. Gay Marriage Showdowns: Will Voters Bar Marriage for Same-Sex Couples?