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America's Race Problem A Practical Guide to Understanding Race in America
Author: Paul R. Lehman
Year: 2009
Format: PDF
File size: 462 KB
Language: ENG



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The book "America's Race Problem" by David R. Roediger provides a comprehensive overview of the history of race relations in the United States, from the early days of colonization to the present day. The author argues that understanding the evolution of racial categories and their impact on society is essential for addressing the country's deep-seated racial problems. He contends that race is not a biological fact but rather a social construct that has been used to justify discrimination and inequality throughout American history. The book covers topics such as the creation of racial categories, the role of media in shaping public opinion about race, and the ways in which education and employment have been segregated. It also examines how the criminal justice system disproportionately affects communities of color and how the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow laws continues to shape contemporary society. Throughout the book, Roediger emphasizes the need for Americans to confront their shared history and work towards a more equitable future. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of race and its development over time. The author explains that race was not always a defining characteristic of American society, but it became one as the nation expanded and grew more diverse. He describes how early European settlers viewed Native Americans as "other" and often violent, leading to the displacement and marginalization of indigenous peoples. As African slaves were brought to America, they were seen as inferior and were treated as property rather than people. Over time, these racial categories solidified and became entrenched in American culture, leading to ongoing discrimination and inequality. The book then delves into the role of media in shaping public opinion about race.
В книге Дэвида Р. Редигера «Расовая проблема Америки» представлен всесторонний обзор истории расовых отношений в Соединенных Штатах, начиная с первых дней колонизации и до наших дней. Автор утверждает, что понимание эволюции расовых категорий и их влияния на общество имеет важное значение для решения глубоко укоренившихся расовых проблем страны. Он утверждает, что раса - это не биологический факт, а скорее социальная конструкция, которая использовалась для оправдания дискриминации и неравенства на протяжении всей американской истории. Книга охватывает такие темы, как создание расовых категорий, роль СМИ в формировании общественного мнения о расе и способы сегрегации образования и занятости. В нем также рассматривается, как система уголовного правосудия непропорционально влияет на цветные сообщества и как наследие рабства и законов Джима Кроу продолжает формировать современное общество. На протяжении всей книги Рёдигер подчёркивает необходимость для американцев противостоять своей общей истории и работать в направлении более справедливого будущего. Книга начинается с введения в понятие расы и её развития с течением времени. Автор объясняет, что раса не всегда была определяющей характеристикой американского общества, но она становилась таковой по мере того, как нация расширялась и становилась более разнообразной. Он описывает, как ранние европейские поселенцы рассматривали коренных американцев как «других» и часто жестоких, что привело к перемещению и маргинализации коренных народов. Поскольку африканских рабов привозили в Америку, они рассматривались как неполноценные, и к ним относились как к собственности, а не к людям. Со временем эти расовые категории укрепились и закрепились в американской культуре, что привело к продолжающейся дискриминации и неравенству. Затем книга углубляется в роль СМИ в формировании общественного мнения о расе.
Il libro di David R. Reediger «Il problema razziale dell'America» fornisce una panoramica completa della storia delle relazioni razziali negli Stati Uniti, dai primi giorni della colonizzazione fino ad oggi. L'autore sostiene che comprendere l'evoluzione delle categorie razziali e il loro impatto sulla società è essenziale per affrontare i problemi razziali profondamente radicati del paese. Sostiene che la razza non è un fatto biologico, ma piuttosto un progetto sociale usato per giustificare la discriminazione e la disuguaglianza nel corso della storia americana. Il libro affronta temi come la creazione di categorie razziali, il ruolo dei media nella formazione dell'opinione pubblica sulla razza e le modalità di segregazione dell'istruzione e dell'occupazione. Essa considera anche come il sistema di giustizia penale abbia un impatto sproporzionato sulle comunità di colore e come l'eredità della schiavitù e delle leggi di Jim Crowe continui a formare una società moderna. In tutto il libro, Rödiger sottolinea la necessità per gli americani di affrontare la loro storia comune e lavorare per un futuro più equo. Il libro inizia con l'introduzione al concetto di razza e al suo sviluppo nel tempo. L'autore spiega che la razza non è sempre stata una caratteristica determinante della società americana, ma è diventata tale quando la nazione si espande e diventa più variegata. Descrive come i primi coloni europei considerassero i nativi americani come «altri» e spesso crudeli, causando lo spostamento e l'emarginazione delle popolazioni indigene. Poiché gli schiavi africani venivano portati in America, venivano considerati incompleti e trattati come proprietà e non come esseri umani. Nel tempo, queste categorie razziali si sono rafforzate e consolidate nella cultura americana, portando a una continua discriminazione e disuguaglianza. Poi il libro approfondisce il ruolo dei media nella formazione dell'opinione pubblica sulla razza.
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