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The Political Economy of Racism provides a rigorous analysis of how anti-blackness has persisted and been institutionalized within American economic structures. Michelle Holder and Jeannette Wicks-lim argue that racism is deeply embedded in the foundations of the U.S. economy, shaped by centuries of slavery, segregation, and discriminatory policies.
The authors examine how economic systems perpetuate racial inequality through wage gaps, employment discrimination, wealth disparities, and unequal access to resources. They trace the historical connections between slavery and modern capitalism, revealing how racist policies have been deliberately constructed to maintain economic hierarchies.
This scholarly work challenges readers to understand racism not as individual prejudice or cultural attitudes, but as systemic economic oppression woven into policies and institutions. Essential for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between race, economics, and power in contemporary America.
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