The document discusses race and ethnicity in three parts: 1. It addresses common myths about race, including the idea that any race is superior or pure, and that human characteristics are defined by race alone. 2. It examines the emergence of minority and dominant social groups, how racial and ethnic identities are constructed, and theories of prejudice including psychological and sociological perspectives. 3. It provides an overview of race relations in the United States, looking at the experiences and current situations of various racial and ethnic groups such as European Americans, Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Native Americans. It concludes by considering issues like immigration, affirmative action, and the goal of a truly multicultural society.

1. CHAPTER 12 Race and Ethnicity

18. Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States

19. Race and Ethnic Relations in the United States