A preeminent sociologist of race explains a groundbreaking new framework for understanding racial inequality, challenging both conservative and liberal dogma.
In this timely and provocative contribution to the American discourse on race, William Julius Wilson applies an exciting new analytic framework to three politically fraught social problems: the persistence of the inner-city ghetto, the plight of low-skilled black males, and the fragmentation of the African American family. Though the discussion of racial inequality is typically ideologically polarized. Wilson dares to consider both institutional and cultural factors as causes of the persistence of racial inequality. He reaches the controversial conclusion that while structural and cultural forces are inextricably linked, public policy can only change the racial status quo by reforming the institutions that reinforce it.Main St.Renovates Ahead of 500 WISH But folks in Speedway will tell you, the greatest spectacle in racing is so much more than just race day. The entire town is doing pre-race planning. One new coffee shop/restaurant inside the Dallara facility, Lino's Coffee, bills itself as a local ... and more » |
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Welcoming a more diverse population Commons She talked about the need to look at diversity as “more than just race,” but also encompassing culture, language, and ability. “Businesses keep saying they can't find the right people for the jobs they have,” said Lineberger. |
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Education vs. the lure of pro basketball CNN International According to William Julius Wilson, author of "More than Just Race," for the past four decades, low-skilled African-American men have experienced more difficulty getting jobs than any other racial groups. In Milwaukee, Marc Levine of the University of ... and more » |
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