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Author Hall, Ronald E.

Title An historical analysis of skin color discrimination in America : victimism among victim group populations / Ronald E. Hall
Published New York : Springer, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xiii, 212 pages)
Contents Introduction -- Colonization as the origin of Western discrimination -- Racism : the original "ism" of American discrimination -- African-Americans : the idealization of light skin -- Asian-Americans : the historical implications of light skin -- Latino-Americans : skin color and mixed-race people -- Native Americans : manifestations of white influences -- Biracial Americans : the advantages of white blood -- Gay and lesbian Americans : oppression by the oppressed -- Women : better white than male -- Immigrants : the desire to be white -- Conclusion : diversity in the future
Summary "Racism in America is most commonly studied as white racism against minority groups (racial, gender, cultural). Often overlooked in this area of study is the discrimination that exists within minority groups. Through a detailed historical and sociological analysis, the author breaks down these pernicious, complex, and often misunderstood forms of skin color discrimination: their origins and their manifestations in the modern world." "Shedding new light on these sensitive issues, this volume will allow them to come to the forefront of academic research and open dialogue. This comprehensive work will include coverage of skin color discrimination within racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups, and their particular forms and consequences." "An Historical Analysis of Skin Color Discrimination in America is a timely and unique book for researchers studying the Sociology of Race and Racism, Gender Studies, LGBT Studies, Immigration, or Social Work."--Jacket
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Human skin color -- Social aspects
Racism -- United States -- History
Minorities -- United States.
Physical-appearance-based bias -- United States
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Discrimination & Race Relations.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Minority Studies.
Human skin color -- Social aspects.
Racism -- United States -- History.
Minorities -- United States.
Physical-appearance-based bias -- United States.
Human skin color -- Social aspects
Minorities
Physical-appearance-based bias
Racism
United States
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781441955050
1441955054