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Uneven Roads helps students grasp how, when, and why race and
ethnicity matter in U.S. politics. Using the metaphor of a road,
with twists, turns, and dead ends, this incisive text takes
students on a journey to understanding political racialization and
the roots of modern interpretations of race and ethnicity. The
book's structure and narrative are designed to encourage comparison
and reflection. Students critically analyze the history and context
of U.S. racial and ethnic politics to build the skills needed to
draw their own conclusions. In the Second Edition of this
groundbreaking text, authors Shaw, DeSipio, Pinderhughes, and
Travis bring the historical narrative to life by addressing the
most contemporary debates and challenges affecting U.S. racial and
ethnic politics. Students will explore important issues regarding
voting rights, political representation, education and criminal
justice policies, and the immigrant experience. A revised final
chapter on intersectionality encourages students to examine how
groups go beyond the boundaries of race and ethnicity to come
together on matters of class, gender, and sexuality.
Contested Transformation constitutes the first comprehensive study
of racial and ethnic minorities holding elective office in the
United States at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Building on data from the Gender and Multicultural Leadership
(GMCL) National Database and Survey, it provides a baseline
portrait of Black, Latino, Asian American, and American Indian
elected officials - the women and men holding public office at
national, state, and local levels of government. Analysis reveals
commonalities and differences across race and gender groups on
their backgrounds, paths to public office, leadership roles, and
policy positions. Challenging mainstream political science theories
in their applicability to elected officials of color, the book
offers new understandings of the experiences of those holding
public office today. Gains in political leadership and influence by
people of color are transforming the American political landscape,
but they have occurred within a contested political context, one
where struggles for racial and gender equality continue.
Contested Transformation constitutes the first comprehensive study
of racial and ethnic minorities holding elective office in the
United States at the beginning of the twenty-first century.
Building on data from the Gender and Multicultural Leadership
(GMCL) National Database and Survey, it provides a baseline
portrait of Black, Latino, Asian American, and American Indian
elected officials - the women and men holding public office at
national, state, and local levels of government. Analysis reveals
commonalities and differences across race and gender groups on
their backgrounds, paths to public office, leadership roles, and
policy positions. Challenging mainstream political science theories
in their applicability to elected officials of color, the book
offers new understandings of the experiences of those holding
public office today. Gains in political leadership and influence by
people of color are transforming the American political landscape,
but they have occurred within a contested political context, one
where struggles for racial and gender equality continue.
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