The Myth of Post-Racial America

Searching for Equality in the Age of Materialism

By (author) H. Roy Kaplan

Publication date:

16 February 2011

Length of book:

242 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

240x162mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781610480055

The Myth of Post-Racial America provides a history of race and racism in the United States. These concepts became integral parts of American society through social, psychological, and political decisions, which are documented so readers can learn about the origin of myths and stereotypes that have created schisms in our society from its founding to the present day. This information is essential reading for students and teachers so they can become more effective in their work and value cultural differences, modes of expression, and learning styles.

1 1. Facing the Challenge of Diversity
2 2. The Origin of Our Species
3 3. The Rise of Racism
4 4. Darwin's Descendants: Contemporary Scientific Racism
5 5. Justifying the Indefensible: Rationalizing Domination and Exploitation
6 6. Why People Hate
7 7. Surviving White Culture
8 8. You Have to be Carefully Taught: Learning About Race and Racism
9 9. Thinking About Race
10 10. Teaching About Inclusivity in Schools
11 11. Corporate Diversity and the Cost of Color
12 12. Social Inequality from the World of Work to Society
13 13. Racial Disparities in Health and Wellness
14 14. Crime and Punishment
15 15. How the Military Shaped Blacks' Progress
16 16. The Myth of the Meritocracy
17 17.More than Talk: Why Dialogue is Not Enough

An outstanding overview of white racism in an America light years from post-raciality! Veteran researcher and civil rights activist Kaplan astutely details past and present realities of racial oppression and its causes, consequences, and costs. Unafraid of naming principal perpetrators, elite white men, he delineates their racist enterprises over centuries, yet in the end provides sage advice beyond multiculturalism-lite for starting the hard efforts necessary for ending these enterprises as they play out in corporate, educational, and other important social arenas.