Racism, Social Justice, and Interracial Coalitions

Is racism in the United States alive and well? Do African Americans still experience alienation and social injustice because of racism? What are the various proposals that have been tendered by conservatives and liberals for overcoming racism? Can interracial coalitions be used as an effective tool...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of Ethics. - Springer, 1997. - 1(1997), 3, Seite 249-264
1. Verfasser: McGary, Howard (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1997
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The Journal of Ethics
Schlagworte:African Americans Alienation Community Consensus Race Rawls Social justice West Behavioral sciences Law mehr... Political science Philosophy
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Zusammenfassung:Is racism in the United States alive and well? Do African Americans still experience alienation and social injustice because of racism? What are the various proposals that have been tendered by conservatives and liberals for overcoming racism? Can interracial coalitions be used as an effective tool for combating racism? I attempt to answer these questions in part by offering an analysis of Cornel West's interracial coalition proposal in Race Matters.
ISSN:15728609