Description
Book SynopsisProvides a view of the experience of race in urban America from the corner store. This study aims to illuminate the cues and misunderstandings that make up race relations in urban communities, explore how racial interactions and racial identity are influenced by local context, and provide evidence of anti-black prejudice among white Americans.
Trade Review"Fresh and thought-provoking. McDermott contributes to the understanding of how even small daily encounters can be powerfully affected by racial stereotypes and preconceptions." - Julia Wrigley, author of Other People's Children"
Table of ContentsList of Tables vii Preface and Acknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1. The Cities and the Sites: "The Crescent" in Atlanta and "Greenfield" in Boston 19 Chapter 2. Experiences of White Racial Identity 38 Chapter 3. Situational Contexts and Perceptions of Prejudice 59 Chapter 4. The Implications of Diversity among Blacks for White Attitudes 79 Chapter 5. Race, Crime, and Violence 104 Chapter 6. Race, Gender, and Sexuality 130 Conclusion 148 Appendix 1. Cashiers, Neighbors, and Regular Customers 157 Appendix 2. Notes on Methodology 159 Notes 163 References 167 Index 187
