Effects Of Racism
When studying cities in the United States, the impacts of race and racism cannot be ignored. Urban and suburban environments have been shaped by the history of institutional racism in the United States. Discuss how anthropologists study race and racism and the effects these socially constructed ideas have on real people. Consider the following questions in your answer:How do anthropologist study race and racism? Define and explain institutional or systemic racism using specific examples.How did racism shape urban and suburban development? What was the governments role in this process?What factors enabled white upward mobility after World War II? How is this history related to racial wealth disparities today?