Conversation Of The Week VII: A Radical Experiment In Empathy
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Oppression and Privilege
Conversation Of The Week V: Making The Case For Fair Housing: Evidence For Litigation & Actions For Stabilizing Communities Under Stress
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Conversation On Race IV: Breaking The Paralysis Of Racism and Committing To Make A Difference
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Preparing For An Honest Dialogue: Examining The Sociology Of Race
Compiled by, Matthew A. Jendian, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Chair of Sociology
California State University, Fresno
(The following essay is compiled from excerpts of Allan G. Johnson’s Privilege, Power, & Difference, McGraw Hill, 2000, and Paula S. Rothenberg’s White Privilege, Worth Publishers, 2005, which I have adapted, personalized, and made directly applicable to my paper.)
Conversation On Race, I: Racial Profiling In The Labor Market... What's In A Name?
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Nowadays your name may say it all when you’re looking for a job. U.S. Research found that some employers might schedule an interview with an applicant based on the name they see on the resume because of their perception that the individual is of a specific race or ethnicity. The other candidates may have the same job qualifications as their counterparts, but face a roadblock because of their names.
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