US-WORLD 15 - Is the American Racial Order Being Transformed?

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Harvard University

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Is a fundamental transformation occurring in the American racial order? And if there is, can we tell if these changes are for the better or for the worse? What does the election of Barack Obama reveal about racial and ethnic politics in the United States? We start to answer these questions by exploring the history American racial dynamics. We will then examine how African Americans, Anglos, Latinos, and Asian Americans relate to one another---and to the majority---by looking at such phenomena as multiracialism, ethnic coalitions, and genomics. We consider what public policies, if any, are needed to further racial and ethnic justice. Finally, we examine trends and potential obstacles that may affect the outcome of any transformation, including immigration policy, the criminal justice system, and differences in wealth holding.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.harvard.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 495-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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