Ignored Racism - White Animus Toward Latinos

Whites' animus toward Latinos is a fundamental force in American politics, uniquely shaping public opinion across a range of domains.

List of contents

1. Racism ignored; 2. The racialization of Latinos; 3. The measurement of Latina/o racism/ethnicism; 4. Why white America opposes immigration; 5. Attitudes about punishment and policing; 6. Why whites favor restrictive voting laws; 7. The electoral implications of Latina/o racism/ethnicism; 8. Conclusion.

About the author

Mark D. Ramirez is Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. His research has been funded by the Ford Foundation. He is the recipient of the 2018 Adaljiza Sosa-Riddell Award from the American Political Science Association.David A. M. Peterson is Professor and Whitaker-Lindgren Faculty Fellow in Political Science at Iowa State University. He has co-authored two books: Mandate Politics (2007) and Religious Institutions and Minor Parties in the United States (1999). He served as the editor of Political Behavior from 2015–2018. His work has been supported multiple times by the National Science Foundation and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Summary

This book is for readers who want to understand how whites' reactions to Latinos shape American politics. Grounded in the legacy of Latinos' experiences, it demonstrates that how whites think about Latinos is a powerful force in American politics. Without recognizing this, it is impossible to grasp fully the fundamental debates in politics.

Additional text

'In this book, Ramirez and Peterson address an exceedingly important subject. The authors provide historical context and show how animus toward Latinos matters for political attitudes and political behavior today. They also introduce new measures that other scholars are sure to use in future work. Theoretically grounded and empirically convincing, Ignored Racism is a must-read.' Brad Jones, Professor of Political Science, University of California, Davis

Product details

• Authors: David A M Peterson, David A. M. Peterson, David A. M. (Iowa State University) Peterson, Peterson David A. M., Mark D Ramirez, Mark D. Ramirez, Mark D. (Arizona State University) Ramirez, Mark D. (Arizona State University) Peters Ramirez
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9781108495325
• ISBN: 978-1-108-49532-5
• No. of pages: 238
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Politics & government, Social, group or collective psychology, United States of America, USA, Politics and government, History of the Americas, Relating to Latin / Hispanic American people, Hispanic & Latino Studies