SOCB53H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Devious Maids, Jeff Chiba Stearns, Arab Americans
Document Summary
Race, multiracialism and barack obama: toward a more perfect union. Obama delivered a speech titled: a more perfect union. Most persuasive piece of oratory on us race relations since dr. martin luther king (i have a. It spoke about thoughtful history/sociology and provided a remarkably nuanced framing of black anger and white resentment. He acknowledged these phenomena as expressions of the racial and class strife that has marred the egalitarian principles set forth in the nations founding documents. The title/sentiment of his speech were taken from the us constitution and bill of rights also the declaration of independence. Obama juxtaposes the trials and tribulations of non blacks, including whites with those of african. Americans but without equating them: he conceptualizes a space where racial groups may share common principles and transcendent value of equity and justice. Obama is from a white mother from kansas and has a black father from kenya.
