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9780742560154

Institutional Racism A Primer on Theory and Strategies for Social Change

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    9780742560154

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    0742560155

  • Edition: 2nd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2007-11-28
  • Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Summary

In the United States the economic exploitation of non-white groups has included the reliance on African American slave labor by Southern plantation owners, the systematic removal of Native Americans from their homelands to make room for white settlers, and the relegation of non-white workers to the most low-paid, dangerous and dirty jobs. Through numerous examples Shirley Better demonstrates that racism is embedded within the fabric of American society, restricting equal access to educational opportunities, employment, and housing. Having outlined the causes and effects of institutional racism, the Better presents numerous strategies for individuals and groups to combat this pervasive social problem.

Author Biography

Shirley Better is professor emeritus in the School of Social Work at California State University at Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

Toward an Understanding of Racism
Conceptualizing Racismp. 3
Institutional Racism: A Theoretical Frameworkp. 23
Institutional Racism Dissected: Part Ap. 37
Institutional Racism Dissected: Part Bp. 63
Institutional Racism Dissected: Part Cp. 91
The Web of Institutional Racismp. 113
Case Study: A Perfect Storm: The Aftermath of Hurricane Katrinap. 125
Strategies for Social Change
Strategies for Combating Racism: Individual and Group Approachesp. 137
Strategies for Combating Racism: Macro Approachesp. 159
Arenas for Individual and Group Strategiesp. 169
Racial Pluralismp. 187
Interracial Collaborativesp. 205
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