Roithmayr argues that racial inequality reproduces itself automatically over time due to early unfair advantage for whites, which functions as a powerful self-reinforcing monopoly. She compares the dynamics of white advantage to the unfair tactics of giants like AT&T and Microsoft and locates the engine of white monopoly in positive feedback loops that connect Jim Crow to modern racial gaps in jobs, housing, and education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2021
Publisher: New York University Press

Racial inequality is a persistent problem that has been perpetuated over time by a series of unfair advantages for whites. This book aims to challenge our understanding of racial inequality and explore why we have made so little progress in addressing it. Legal scholar Daria Roithmayr argues that racial inequality is a self-reinforcing monopoly that reproduces itself automatically from generation to generation, even in the absence of intentional discrimination. She compares the dynamics of white advantage to the unfair tactics of giants like AT&T and Microsoft, highlighting the positive feedback loops that connect the dramatic disparity of Jim Crow to modern racial gaps in jobs, housing, and education. Roithmayr concludes that racial inequality might now be locked in place unless policymakers take drastic steps to dismantle this oppressive system.

Racial Inequality and the Self-Reinforcing Monopoly of White Advantage

Racial inequality is a persistent problem that has been perpetuated over time by a series of unfair advantages for whites. This book aims to challenge our understanding of racial inequality and explore why we have made so little progress in addressing it. Legal scholar Daria Roithmayr argues that racial inequality is a self-reinforcing monopoly that reproduces itself automatically from generation to generation, even in the absence of intentional discrimination. She compares the dynamics of white advantage to the unfair tactics of giants like AT&T and Microsoft, highlighting the positive feedback loops that connect the dramatic disparity of Jim Crow to modern racial gaps in jobs, housing, and education. Roithmayr concludes that racial inequality might now be locked in place unless policymakers take drastic steps to dismantle this oppressive system.

The Engine of White Monopoly

Roithmayr locates the engine of white monopoly in positive feedback loops that connect the dramatic disparity of Jim Crow to modern racial gaps in jobs, housing, and education. Wealthy white neighborhoods fund public schools that then turn out wealthy white neighbors. Whites with lucrative jobs informally refer their friends, who refer their friends, and so on. This creates a cycle of wealth and privilege that is difficult to break. Roithmayr concludes that racial inequality might now be locked in place unless policymakers take drastic steps to dismantle this oppressive system.

The Need for Urgent Action

Roithmayr concludes that racial inequality might now be locked in place unless policymakers take drastic steps to dismantle this oppressive system. She calls for a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of racial inequality, including the legacy of slavery, Jim Crow laws, and systemic racism. Roithmayr also emphasizes the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of society, including the workplace, education, and housing. By taking these steps, we can create a more just and equitable society for all.

Weight: 342g
Dimension: 229 x 151 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781479811090