Davis argues that the greatest threat to the social & political cohesiveness of the so-called black community may be the rise of a socially & economically privileged group among the ranks of black America. He traces the changes in economic status, public opinion, political power & participation, & leadership over three generations.
Davis argues that the greatest threat to the social & political cohesiveness of the so-called black community may be the rise of a socially & economic...
The late 1980s ushered in a new era of black politics, the socioeconomic transition era. Coming on the heels of the protest era and politics era, the current stage is characterized by the emergence of a new black middle class that came of age after the Civil Rights struggle. Although class still isn't a strong factor in the external politics of the black community, it is increasingly a wedge issue in the community's internal politics. Black politics today is increasingly less about the interest of the larger group and more about the interest of smaller subgroups within the community.
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The late 1980s ushered in a new era of black politics, the socioeconomic transition era. Coming on the heels of the protest era and politics era, t...
