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Ian Haney-López

White by Law: The Legal Construction of Race

Ian Haney-LópezNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1996

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Essay Topics

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What varied factors shape the racial make-up of the American populace? Why does Haney López argue that race is a social construct, rather than biological?

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Compare and contrast Ozawa and Thind, focusing on the Supreme Court’s rationale in each case. How did Thind contradict the rationale of Ozawa, while also maintaining racism?

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Discuss the significance of Wong Kim Ark. How does this Supreme Court case relate to current debates about the 14th Amendment?

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