Essential reading on race in America

Ideal for revision for American Politics candidates or for introducing the topic

I have no problem with this “heads up” on an article in the Economist since I know a lot of Politics Departments and students don’t necessarily read this weekly journal. More, this article is so good that it can be used for a number of purposes, whether it be revision reading for students approaching their summer exams, or for Politics teachers to use when introducing arguably the most interesting part of the American Politics course.

Some points to consider when reading the article:

To what extent has gap between blacks and whites in America closed in the last 40 years?
Outline the two schools of thought on the importance of racism in America
What has been happening to racial preference policies in university admissions? Do you agree with the changes?
Are black people always paid less, and less wealthy than white people?
Is the criminal justice system racially biased?
Is the American Dream more or less of a reality for blacks than before?

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