Research in Race and Ethnic Relations. Volume 2

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By : Cora Bagley Marrett And Cheryl Leggon

Persistence of Ethnic Differences: Contrary to earlier beliefs that ethnic and racial differences would disappear with modernization, current literature emphasizes their persistence in both pre-industrial and advanced societies.

Public Management of Intergroup Relations: Modern societies significantly mold relationships among ethnic groups through legal actions and governmental policies, affecting the course of intergroup relations.

Ethnic Stratification: The concept of ethnic stratification highlights the permanence and rigidity of inequalities between ethnic groups,suggesting that these inequalities are structured and stable.

Theoretical Development: Several papers call for greater theoretical development in race and ethnic relations, emphasizing the need to examine underlying assumptions and link theories about minority communities with broader social structures.

JAI Press. Greenich Connecticut. 1980. 157p.