Underground Demography: Race, Class, and the Subway Systems of Large U.S. Cities
Despite social class segregation in housing, people of vastly different economic circumstances are likely to share the same subway car, at least for a few stops.
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White or Black? Conservatives, Liberals See Faces Differently
New research finds people on the political right are quicker to classify a racially ambiguous face as black.
From Appearance to Identity: How Census Data Collection Changed Race in America
What happens when you let everyone self-identify?
The Great White Hoax
How an average fighter used racially coded language to tap into some dark insecurities and rise through the ranks of the UFC.
It Gets Better, Y’all
If the South is really such a backward place, why is it so in love with Brad Paisley?
The Benefits of Interracial Roommates
In a study, minority college students randomly assigned a white roommate ended their freshman year with higher GPAs than those who shared living spaces with other minorities.
Are Evaluators Afraid To Criticize Minority Students?
White evaluators may go easier on minority students for fear of appearing racist, according to a new study.…
Exploring Grays in a Black-and-White World
Two new books explore the intersection of race and identity in America by investigating families whose biracial members might — or might not — "pass" as white.
Could More Interracial Marriages Cure Inequality?
On the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision clearing the path for interracial marriage, Richard Korman examines the argument that more intermarriage would create more equality.
Why Whites Avoid Movies With Black Actors
New research suggests white audiences tend to stay away from movies featuring minorities due to the assumption that they are not the films' intended audience.