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Table Of ContentPART I. INTRODUCTION TO RACE AND THE SOCIAL MATRIXChapter 1. Race and the Social Construction of DifferenceChapter 2. The Shaping of a Nation: The Social Construction of Race in AmericaPART II. THE MATRIX PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIAL INSTITUTIONSChapter 3. The Social Construction and Regulation of FamiliesChapter 4. Work and Wealth InequityChapter 5. Health, Medicine, and Health CareChapter 6. EducationChapter 7. Crime and DevianceChapter 8. Power, Politics, and IdentitiesChapter 9. Sports and the American Dream 302Chapter 10. The Military, War, and TerrorismChapter 11. The Media and Communication TechnologiesChapter 12. Transforming the Matrix, Transforming the Future
SynopsisTopically organized and drawing on the most up-to-date theories and perspectives in the field, The Matrix of Race, Second Editionexamines the intersecting, multilayered identities of contemporary society, and the powerful social institutions that shape our understanding of race., Topically organized and drawing on the most up-to-date theories and perspectives in the field, The Matrix of Race, Second Edition examines the intersecting, multilayered identities of contemporary society, and the powerful social institutions that shape our understanding of race. Leading scholars Rodney D. Coates, Abby L. Ferber, and David L. Brunsma use a storytelling approach to illustrate how racial inequality has produced drastically different opportunities, experiences, and outcomes within all aspects of life, from schools, housing, medicine, and workplaces to our criminal justice and political systems. Readers are equipped with a historical perspective, theoretical framework, and diverse view of race and racial ideologies so that they can confidently participate and contribute to dialogues and practices that will ultimately dismantle race and racial structures. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package., Topically organized and drawing on the most up-to-date theories and perspectives in the field, The Matrix of Race, Second Edition shows you the intersecting, multilayered identities of contemporary society, and the powerful social institutions that shape our understanding of race. Leading scholars Rodney D. Coates, Abby L. Ferber, and David L. Brunsma use a storytelling approach to illustrate how racial inequality has produced drastically different opportunities, experiences, and outcomes within all aspects of life, from schools, housing, medicine, and workplaces to our criminal justice and political systems. You will be equipped with a historical perspective, theoretical framework, and diverse view of race and racial ideologies so that you can confidently participate and contribute to dialogues and practices that will ultimately dismantle race and racial structures. Also available as a digital option (courseware). Learn more about The Matrix of Race - Vantage Digital Option, Second Edition [ISBN: 978-1-0718-4115-0]
LC Classification NumberHT1521.C63 2022