Some white folks: the interracial politics of sympathy, suffering, and solidarity

"There is racial inequality in America, and some people are distressed over it while others are not. This is a book about white people who are. This book focuses on white racial sympathy over Black Americans' suffering and its consequences for modern American politics. Distinct from low pr...

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Main Author: Chudy, Jennifer (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago ; London The University of Chicago Press 2024
Series:Chicago studies in American politics
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Summary:"There is racial inequality in America, and some people are distressed over it while others are not. This is a book about white people who are. This book focuses on white racial sympathy over Black Americans' suffering and its consequences for modern American politics. Distinct from low prejudice or sympathy toward any marginalized group, racial sympathy is a powerful force centered around the unique history of Black-white race relations. This racial attitude shapes white Americans' political opinions on a wide range of public policies, from the social welfare state to the criminal justice system. Under certain circumstances, racial sympathy can influence their political behaviors too. In Some White Folks, Jennifer Chudy brings together a range of disciplines and methods to explore the importance and complexity of racial sympathy. The book is a companion to the rich literature on prejudice; it demonstrates the multifaceted role of race in American politics and public opinion."
Physical Description:298 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme 24 cm
ISBN:9780226834412
9780226834436

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