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POST-RACISM?

2009; Cambridge University Press; Volume: 6; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1017/s1742058x0999018x

1742-0598

Thomas F. Pettigrew,

Racial and Ethnic Identity Research

Abstract Does President Obama's momentous election victory signify a new, post-racism era in America? Many observers, such as a New York Times science editor, think so. But, unfortunately, this claim is premature for a host of reasons. [1] It took “a perfect storm” of interlocking factors to elect Obama. [2] Many bigots actually voted for Obama. [3] Two logical fallacies underlie this too-optimistic view. [4] Racist attitudes and actions repeatedly occurred throughout the campaign. [5] White Southern and older voters both demonstrated that rank racism remains. [6] Increased turn-out of young and minority voters was crucial. The paper closes by considering what changes in American race relations may take place during the Obama presidency.