Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life
by Karen E. Fields, Barbara J. Fields
In Racecraft, Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields uncover how race operates as a spectral force in American life, fueling inequality through constructed beliefs rather than inherent truths. The book dissects the social alchemy that turns prejudice into policy, revealing the soul of persistent disparities in society.
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Racecraft: The Soul of Inequality in American Life examines the foundational ideas behind racial inequality in the United States. Authors Karen E. Fields and Barbara J. Fields delve into how race functions not as a biological reality but as a constructed framework that influences social structures.
The book argues that racecraft, akin to witchcraft in its illusory power, sustains divisions and justifies inequities. It draws on historical and contemporary examples to illustrate how these beliefs are embedded in everyday American life.
Through rigorous analysis, the authors highlight the mechanisms that perpetuate racial hierarchies, offering a critical lens on policy, culture, and identity. This work challenges readers to reconsider the roots of inequality and the myths that uphold them.
Fields and Fields emphasize the importance of understanding race as a product of human invention rather than natural fact, urging a reevaluation of societal norms and practices.
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