Race, Religion, and Politics: Toward Human Rights in the United States

This book examines race, religion, and politics in the United States, illuminating their intersections and what they reveal about power and privilege. Drawing on both historic and recent examples, Stephanie Mitchem introduces readers to the ways race has been constructed in the United States, discusses how race and religion influence each other, and how they shape political influence. Mitchem discusses human rights throughout and concludes with a chapter looking toward possibilities for increased rights and justice for all.