The Hidden Cost of Being African American

How Wealth Perpetuates Inequality

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Discrimination & Race Relations, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Sociology
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Author: Thomas M. Shapiro ISBN: 9780199839650
Publisher: Oxford University Press Publication: February 5, 2004
Imprint: Oxford University Press Language: English
Author: Thomas M. Shapiro
ISBN: 9780199839650
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication: February 5, 2004
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Language: English

Thomas Shapiro reveals how the lack of family assets--inheritance, home equity, stocks, bonds, savings accounts, and other investments-- along with continuing racial discrimination in crucial areas like homeownership dramatically impact the everyday lives of many black families, reversing gains earned in schools and on jobs, and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in which far too many find themselves trapped.

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Thomas Shapiro reveals how the lack of family assets--inheritance, home equity, stocks, bonds, savings accounts, and other investments-- along with continuing racial discrimination in crucial areas like homeownership dramatically impact the everyday lives of many black families, reversing gains earned in schools and on jobs, and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in which far too many find themselves trapped.

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