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Racism and Sexism: An Integrated Study

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The "RCG" text edited by Rothenberg is truly a gem. It offers a myriad of perspectives from all Americans not just those with doctorate degrees or trapped in their ivory towers. I have used the text for my courses and have not had one student indicate that it was a nothing book or that they did not learn something of value from the book. Moreover, when the book is updated, the publisher and editor put an effort into demonstrating the changing landscape that is race, class, and gender bias in the "United States of America."

I read the previous edition of this book in Spring of 2004 for one of my Enlgish courses in college and it literally changed my life in many shapes and forms. My intellectual knowledge has expanded tremendously on the issues of gender, racism, racial prejudice, ethnic cultures, sexism, and classism thanks to this great scholar book. On my 22nd birthday I was given this new edition and I am glad a new edition was released with more updates and information.

I recommend this book to any person interested in those issues and concepts that shape our everyday life and our sociological evolution as humans. I am a university student of history and I have found this book to be a valuable tool for research papers and self-education.

I strongly recommend this book. If you are willing to read on the social issues that are absolutely necessary to understand our political, social and economic system, please read this book.

The book is very informative, it have huge amount of information and issures many people are unaware of. This is one of the books that should be read by every person

This book was a great read over the semester. Its rare where you find a book youll read for leisure even when its a text book. if your class requires this book good for you.

I loved reading this book. Actually, we all did in my class. We read more than we were assigned to read from this book because the stories in it touched us deeply. The book is made up of sections each dealing with different topics of social work. Each section is comprised of different stories about real people and their lives. It was humbling to read about other peoples experiences and to read of their struggles.

I had to buy this for a class. It is definitely the best textbook I've ever purchased. A textbook that really makes you think. I will keep it and refer to it in the future. I think it should be required reading for everyone.

This is a great book and a must read. Americans pretend that racism is a thing of the past, but it is not. Class is still something that not many people like to discuss (namely the upper class), and women still trail behind men (for the most part) when it comes to wages/salary. It is definitely an eye-opener, to say the least. I also recommend watching a video on PBS called, A Class Divided; it is an experiment performed by Jane Elliott.

This was a great book and the seller set the book within 2 days of me ordering it I really would recommend this book it taught me alot and was great for class!

ordinarilly the books that professors assign to students suck. This one didnt suck so I really enjoyed that. And...it's in lamest terms which is perfect for me :)

In terms of readers or anthologies, Paula S. Rothenberg offers one of the most accessible compilations of articles focusing on race, class, and gender that I have yet to encounter. Rothenberg provides a varied selection of readings that reveal the comprehensive state of discrimination and oppression within the United States. "Race, Class, and Gender in the United States" works within an academic context, but it's also a valuable addition to any professional's bookshelf.

I used "Race, Class, and Gender in the United States" for a recent class on Racism and Sexism and I found myself spending a considerable amount of time exploring articles outside of those assigned. The articles integrate with one another quite well and they provide a variety of perspectives. Perhaps the most valuable part of Rothenberg's compilation is its ability to simultaneously provide the historic framework of oppression while providing a cross-section of how concepts of race, class, and gender play out in today's society.

I would strongly recommend this book to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of the societal and cultural implications held within race, class, and gender in the United States. Rothenberg provides an abundance of readings within its voluminous 700+ pages. I enjoyed the fact that Rothenberg provided a realistic selection of readings without reveling in overly academic texts.