Racialized Politics: The Debate about Racism in America (Studies in Communication, Media, and Public Opinion)

ISBN 10: 0226744078 / ISBN 13: 9780226744070

Published by University of Chicago Press, 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Racialized Politics: The Debate about Racism in America (Studies in Communication, Media, and Public Opinion)
• Publisher: University of Chicago Press
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226744078
• ISBN 13: 9780226744070
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Are Americans less prejudiced now than they were thirty years ago, or has racism simply gone "underground"? Is racism something we learn as children, or is it a result of certain social groups striving to maintain their privileged positions in society?

In Racialized Politics, political scientists, sociologists, and psychologists explore the current debate surrounding the sources of racism in America. Published here for the first time, the essays represent three major approaches to the topic. The social psychological approach maintains that prejudice socialized early in life feeds racial stereotypes, while the social structural viewpoint argues that behavior is shaped by whites' fear of losing their privileged status. The third perspective looks to non-racially inspired ideology, including attitudes about the size and role of government, as the reason for opposition to policies such as affirmative action. Timely and important, this collection provides a state-of-the-field assessment of the current issues and findings on the role of racism in mass politics and public opinion.

Contributors are Lawrence Bobo, Gretchen C. Crosby, Michael C. Dawson, Christopher Federico, P. J. Henry, John J. Hetts, Jennifer L. Hochschild, William G. Howell, Michael Hughes, Donald R. Kinder, Rick Kosterman, Tali Mendelberg, Thomas F. Pettigrew, Howard Schuman, David O. Sears, James Sidanius, Pam Singh, Paul M. Sniderman, Marylee C. Taylor, and Steven A. Tuch.

About the Author

David O. Sears is distinguished professor of psychology and political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, and the author of numerous books.