Desmond and Emirbayer state: "Like a recessive tumor, twenty-first century racism has disguised itself, calling itself by other names and cloaking itself behind seemingly 'race-neutral' laws, policies, practices, and language." Explain what the authors mean by this statement, describe the historical context of how racism has evolved in the U.S., and give three current examples of this process.

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The Answer of Desmond and Emirbayer state: "Like a recessive tumor, twenty-first century racism has disguised itself, calling itself by other names and cloaking itself behind seemingly 'race-neutral' laws, policies, practices, and language." Explain what the authors mean by this statement, describe the historical context of how racism has evolved in the U.S., and give three current examples of this process.

Desmond and Emirbayer State: "Like a Recessive Tumor, Twenty-First Century