Apply major sociological theories to race and racism
Overview
OER Text Material
Sociology: Understanding and Changing the Social World, Section: 10.3
This section defines race and racism and discusses theoretical perspectives on prejudice. The difference
between prejudice and discrimination is explained. The section also includes a great discussion of the relationship
between prejudice and public policy, as well as the broader implications of prejudice.
Supplementary Material (Videos and Reading)
- Sociological Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity – Boundless Sociology
This source is a great complement to our core text and is a well-organized overview of perspectives on race. It explains a functionalist, conflict theorist, interactionist and psychological approach to race and ethnicity.
- Stereotypes, Stereotype Threat, and Self-Fulfilling Prophecy – Khan Academy
This ~6 minute video defines stereotypes, stereotype threat and the self-fulfilling prophecy.
- The New Threat: Racism Without Racists – CNN
CNN article from 2014 that references Bonilla-Silva’s work on racism without racists.
Data
Discrimination and Racial Inequality – Pew Research
Data (2016) on views of racial inequality in the U.S.