Race, Class, and Conservatism
Race, Class, and Conservatism by Thomas D. Boston, published by Unwin Hyman in 1988, offers a critical examination of conservative perspectives on race and social advancement. This 172-page book engages with the arguments of notable conservative economists and sociologists, addressing their claims that racial discrimination is no longer a significant factor in the disadvantages faced by blacks in American society. Boston presents a rebuttal to these views, emphasizing the ongoing impact of discrimination in labor markets.
Readers will find a thorough analysis of the interplay between race and class, as Boston counters the assertion that economic disparities are solely a reflection of educational and skill differences. The book delves into the arguments made by figures such as Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams, highlighting the complexities of social classes and economic disparity. Through this examination, Boston aims to clarify the persistent role of racial discrimination in shaping economic outcomes, providing a nuanced perspective on these critical social issues.
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This book is a rebuttal of conservative economists and sociologists on the role of race in social advancement. The author’s arguments are in response to: Thomas Sowell’s Markets and Minorities and Civil Rights: Rhetoric or Reality?; Walter Williams’ State Against Blacks; George Gilder’s Wealth and Poverty; and William J. Wilson’s Declining Significance of Race. These authors maintain that racial discrimination can no longer explain the disadvantaged position of blacks in American society; indeed, while sociologist argue that class has become more important than race, conservative economists insist that disparities in earnings are a fair reflection of racial differences in education, skills and similar measures of productivity. Free markets, they contend, are anathemas to racial discrimination. The author shows why these views are unsubstantiated and explains how discrimination persists in labor markets.
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