A Majority-minority Nation: Racing the Population in the Twenty-first Century

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  • john a. powell
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This article explores the factors that affect the creation of racial classifications and how they are reflected in the Census categories, particularly in regard to the classification of Hispanics. The article argues that an increase in racial minorities will not solely stop white racial domination of political power structures because of entrenched racial policies and practices. To end this domination, racial minorities must organize and collaborate to take down these racially oppressive structures.

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تاریخ انتشار 2013