White Americans; abetted by neo-conservative writers of all hues; generally believe that racial discrimination is a thing of the past and that any racial inequalities that undeniably persist—in wages; family income; access to housing or health care—can be attributed to African Americans' cultural and individual failures. If the experience of most black Americans says otherwise; an explanation has been sorely lacking—or obscured by the passions the issue provokes. At long last offering a cool; clear; and informed perspective on the subject; this book brings together a team of highly respected sociologists; political scientists; economists; criminologists; and legal scholars to scrutinize the logic and evidence behind the widely held belief in a color-blind society—and to provide an alternative explanation for continued racial inequality in the United States.While not denying the economic advances of black Americans since the 1960s; Whitewashing Race draws on new and compelling research to demonstrate the persistence of racism and the effects of organized racial advantage across many institutions in American society—including the labor market; the welfare state; the criminal justice system; and schools and universities. Looking beyond the stalled debate over current antidiscrimination policies; the authors also put forth a fresh vision for achieving genuine racial equality of opportunity in a post-affirmative action world.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. go Rara goBy bamboo groveBe sure that your copy comes with the cd if you buy used; because the seller does not always indicate this on their listing.This book gave great insights on the culture and spirituality of the congo people and of Haiti. It does not get deep enough or accurate enough on some concepts; but the author is focused of the musical aspect of it. She does get somewhat a mention of becoming involved; but still writes as an outsider anthropologist. However her documentation is still a valued readShe does try to apply her political views to some things; which at times seems to want to please certain groups; other times it is honestand won'tThere is limitations on political and historical outlook. For example on the scapegoat Jew effigy. While people embraced being called devils and sorcerors; and it was about the easter season; it was not viewed as much and as homogenous as the author states. Some christians do not blame jews for jesus death as being part of gods will and covenant; and the jews were merely players. She notes that haitians do not go after jews on the island; however has no idea that the jews were the ones who funded the europeans to colonialize and slave; as christians were morally against banking; but needed funding. Instead she paints jews as the victims and merely merchants the population who settled in Haiti.Not much has been written about the haitain secret societies such as the bokor; bizongo; chanpwel; zobop. And we get to read a bit more here; as rara is a spiritual; cultural; carnival; military and civil protest form of band music.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Facinating bookBy JanoSanFranThis book was written by someone who obviously lives within the Haitian culture. There are so many gems of information; and so much understanding and love of the people and culture of this mysterious land. By the time I had finished reading it; barriers had been removed. I felt as though I had spent time there; had experienced the Rara bands and danced elbow to elbow with them.The subject matter is enticing; and the writing is enjoyable. I read this several years ago; and intend to reread it often; to increase my understanding of Haitian culture. Heck; I just want to dance with them again!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Amazing book.By L. J. LoweA fantastic piece of scholarship written by a fantastic scholar and human. If you are interested in Haiti and enjoy good ethnography; this should not be skipped.
