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A01=National Research Council
A01=Panel on Methods for Assessing Discrimination
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- ISBN 9780309091268
- Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
- Publication Date: 24 Jun 2004
- Publisher: National Academies Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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Many racial and ethnic groups in the United States, including blacks, Hispanics, Asians, American Indians, and others, have historically faced severe discriminationa "pervasive and open denial of civil, social, political, educational, and economic opportunities. Today, large differences among racial and ethnic groups continue to exist in employment, income and wealth, housing, education, criminal justice, health, and other areas. While many factors may contribute to such differences, their size and extent suggest that various forms of discriminatory treatment persist in U.S. society and serve to undercut the achievement of equal opportunity. Measuring Racial Discrimination considers the definition of race and racial discrimination, reviews the existing techniques used to measure racial discrimination, and identifies new tools and areas for future research. The book conducts a thorough evaluation of current methodologies for a wide range of circumstances in which racial discrimination may occur, and makes recommendations on how to better assess the presence and effects of discrimination.
Panel on Methods for Assessing Discrimination, Rebecca M. Blank, Marilyn Dabady, and Constance F. Citro, Editors, National Research Council
