Introduction The idea of a “post-racial society” gained global attention in the early twenty-first century, particularly after the election of Barack Obama as President of the United States in 2008. Many commentators claimed that America had finally moved beyond race, discrimination, and structural inequality. According to this view, race no longer significantly shaped social opportunities, … Read more
Introduction Race relations in the United States have been shaped by a long and complex history of colonization, slavery, segregation, migration, and resistance. From the forced arrival of African slaves in the 17th century to the contemporary movements for racial justice, American society has continually struggled with questions of equality, identity, and power. Sociologically, race … Read more
Introduction on Race and Ethnicity in North America Race and ethnicity are among the most enduring and controversial dimensions of North American society. Both concepts are deeply rooted in the continent’s colonial past and continue to shape its modern social structures, cultural identities, and political discourses. From the colonization of Indigenous lands to the transatlantic … Read more