SOC 103 Final: SOC Essay + Exam Review
10 Oct 2017
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In capitalist society"s, the private and public is separated but mot entirely. One present day or historical explanation of how capitalism is maintaining these inequalities (economic, racial, and gender inequality) Because of the limited opportunities under capitalism, and due to the need to keep the working class divided and in opposition to each other, racist ideologies are encouraged. Such an ideology was considered normal and necessary to maintain the horror of chattel slavery. When they were released to the wage slavery job market after their freedom was given, many of the white race, born and raised with racist leanings, were resentful of this new level of competition in their midst. problem by creating racist laws that denied decent jobs to members of the black race. Civil rights movement of the 1960"s caused racist legislation to be curtailed to a great degree, and or affirmative action laws to pass quotas, causing legalized discrimination against the white race.
