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Intersection of Race and Class

Intersection of Race and Class. Prof. Alamillo Spring 2008 CES 101:06 2/20/08 powerpoint #7. Class and Race Approaches. Modernization Theory (Friedman) -Neo-classical economics argue that the market, w/o state intervention, will eliminate racial discrimination

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Intersection of Race and Class

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  1. Intersection of Race and Class Prof. Alamillo Spring 2008 CES 101:06 2/20/08powerpoint #7

  2. Class and Race Approaches • Modernization Theory (Friedman) -Neo-classical economics argue that the market, w/o state intervention, will eliminate racial discrimination -Lead to the creation of a ”colorblind” society • Social Stratification (Weber) -hierarchical classification of members of society into social classes (upper, middle, lower class) based on unequal distribution of resources (income, property) power and prestige -William J. Wilson’s “Declining Significance of Race” thesis ↑economic mobility ↓racial discrimination • Class Conflict (Marx)

  3. Class Conflict Approaches to Race/Class • Segmented Labor Market (“Divide and Conquer” Strategy) Employers Primary job sector Racial divisions Secondary job sector

  4. Class Conflict Approaches to Race/Class • Split Labor Market (“cheap labor” strategy) employers Primary job sector Class conflict Secondary Job Sector: Dominant Workers Subordinate Workers Racial conflict

  5. Bell hooks “The new black elite” • What is the problem when upper class blacks only complain about not getting a taxi? • What does this the meaning of this statement” “The miseducation of all underprivileged black groups strengthens the class power of the nonprogressive black elite” (p. 249)

  6. Dalton Conley’s “Universal freckle” • Why is it acceptable for whites to appropriate African American culture. But it is considered “passing” or being an “Uncle Tom” when blacks attempt to adopt white cultural practices?

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