Understanding race and ethnic relations
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Understanding race and ethnic relations
Pearson/A and B, c2008
3rd ed
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
A brief, economical introduction to the core theories, concepts, and issues for students studying race and ethnic relations in the United States.
Table of Contents
Brief Table of Contents
Chapter 1 The Study of Minorities
Chapter 2 The Role of Culture
Chapter 3 Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Chapter 4 Prejudice
Chapter 5 Discrimination
Chapter 6 Dominant-Minority Relations
Chapter 7 Contemporary Patterns and Issues
Full Table of Contents
* All Chapters End with Retrospect, Key Terms, Review Questions, Suggested Readings, and Internet Resources.
Chapter 1 The Study of Minorities
The Stranger as a Social Phenomenon
A Sociological Perspective
Minority Groups
Racial and Ethnic Groups
Ethnocentrism
Objectivity
The Dillingham Flaw
Personal Troubles and Public Issues
The Dynamics of Intergroup Relations
Chapter 2 The Role of Culture
The Concept of Culture
Cultural Change
Theories of Minority Integration
Is There a White Culture?
Chapter 3 Ethnic and Racial Stratification
Stratification
Social Class
Intergroup Conflict
Ethnic Stratification
Chapter 4 Prejudice
The Psychology of Prejudice
The Sociology of Prejudice
Stereotyping
The Influence of Television
The Influence of Advertising and Music
Can Prejudice Be Reduced?
Diversity Training
Chapter 5 Discrimination
Levels of Discrimination
Relationships between Prejudice and Discrimination
Social and Institutional Discrimination
The Affirmative-Action Controversy
Racial Profiling
Chapter 6 Dominant-Minority Relations
Minority-Group Responses
Ethnic- and Racial-Group Identity
Consequences of Minority-Group Status
Dominant-Group Responses
Exploitation
Chapter 7 Contemporary Patterns and Issues
Ethnic Consciousness
The Changing Face of Ethnicity
Ethnicity and Migration Patterns
Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Future
Notes Appendix
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