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Abstract. Sociological theories of race and ethnicity have been dominated by the metaphor of the social construct, which suggests that they are ideological categories concealing `real' principles of social structure.
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Theory and Experience. Edited by Nathan Glazer and Daniel Patrick Moynihan. Paperback. ISBN 9780674268562. Publication date: 02/24/1995. This volume launches a far-reaching exploration into the meaning, manifestations, and significance of ethnicity in modern society and politics.
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Apr 1, 2019 · Introduction. Ethnicity, and its sibling concept race, lies close to the center of sociological concern. Together these intertwining ideas constitute one of the driving forces in human affairs. Alongside class and gender, ethnicity and race amount to one of the primary axes of sociological analysis.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you should be able to: Describe how major sociological perspectives view race and ethnicity. Identify examples of culture of prejudice. Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity.
Jan 1, 2004 · The Sociology of Ethnicity will be required reading for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates studying ethnicity and race in sociology, politics or cultural studies. Discover the world's ...
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We can examine issues of race and ethnicity through three major sociological perspectives: functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. As you read through these theories, ask yourself which one makes the most sense and why. Do we need more than one theory to explain racism, prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination? Functionalism.
A racist believes that certain people are superior, or inferior, to others in light of racial differences. Racists approve of segregation, or the social and physical separation of classes of people. Ethnicity refers to shared cultural practices, perspectives, and distinctions that set apart one group of people from another.