Asked by Seray Kurtis on Jul 24, 2024
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According to the book An American Dilemma, written by Gunnar Myrdal, who should take the lead in ending racial discrimination?
A) blacks
B) the federal government
C) social organizations
D) socialists
E) journalists
An American Dilemma
A seminal study by Gunnar Myrdal published in 1944 that examined the contradictions between the American ideals of democracy and the treatment of African Americans.
Gunnar Myrdal
A Swedish economist and sociologist, best known for his seminal work "An American Dilemma" (1944), in which he examined the issue of race and class in the United States.
Racial Discrimination
Differential treatment of individuals on the basis of their race, which can affect employment, housing, access to education, and treatment by law enforcement.
- Understand the discrepancy between the democratic principles of America and the nation's attitudes and behaviors regarding race, as emphasized by Gunnar Myrdal.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the discrepancy between the democratic principles of America and the nation's attitudes and behaviors regarding race, as emphasized by Gunnar Myrdal.
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