Diversity's Child: People of Color and the Politics of Identity

Demographers project that whites will become a minority of the US population and that minority groups will jointly comprise a majority before 2050. Efrén O. Pérez argues that Americas changing demographics are forging a new identity for many as people of color, which unifies the political outlook of assorted minority groups. He makes two key points: that a person of color's identity exists and can be reliably measured, and that identifying as a person of color profoundly shapes how minorities view themselves and their political system. Diversitys Child is a vital and engaging look at Americas identity politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 05 August 2021
Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

For decades, pundits and political scientists have been noting a significant demographic shift occurring in the United States. Demographers predict that whites will no longer comprise the majority of the population, and minority groups will collectively form a majority before 2050. In "Diversity's Child," Efrén O. Pérez explores the political implications of this transformation. Pérez argues that the changing demographics of America are creating a new identity for individuals of color, uniting the political perspectives of various minority groups. Drawing on opinion surveys, social science experiments, content analyses, and in-depth interviews with minority individuals, Pérez makes two crucial points. Firstly, he establishes that the identity of a person of color exists and can be reliably measured and distinguished from other identities held by minorities. Secondly, he demonstrates that identifying as a person of color significantly shapes how minorities perceive themselves and their political system across various circumstances. "Diversity's Child" is a vital and engaging examination of America's identity politics, as well as the perspectives of people of color regarding racial disparities and the most effective approaches to address them.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 152 x 228 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780226800134