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Race and ethnicity is a contentious topic that presents complex problems with no easy solutions. (Un)Making Race and Ethnicity: A Reader, edited by Michael O. Emerson, Jenifer L. Bratter, and Sergio Chávez, helps instructors and students connect with primary texts in ways that are informative and interesting, leading to engaging discussions and interactions. With more than thirty collective years of teaching experience and research in race and ethnicity, the editors have chosen selections that will encourage students to think about possible solutions to solving the problem of racial inequality in our society. Featuring global readings throughout, (Un)Making Race and Ethnicity covers both race and ethnicity, demonstrating how they are different and how they are related. It includes a section dedicated to unmaking racial and ethnic orders and explains challenging concepts, terms, and references to enhance student learning.
This reader investigates the mechanisms that construct and maintain racial and ethnic hierarchies while exploring potential frameworks for dismantling these systemic inequalities. The editors, Michael O. Emerson, Jenifer L. Bratter, and Sergio Chávez, leverage their extensive academic backgrounds in sociology and race relations to curate a collection of primary texts. By synthesizing diverse research and theoretical perspectives, the book provides a structured approach for students to analyze the persistence of racial disparities in contemporary society.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Instructors frequently utilize this reader as a foundational text for undergraduate sociology courses due to its clear organization and accessible introduction to complex social theories. Experts note that the inclusion of global perspectives provides a necessary breadth that distinguishes this collection from more localized sociological studies.
Page Count:
512
Publication Date:
2016-07-20
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190202718
ISBN-13:
9780190202712
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