Working Toward Whiteness: How America's Immigrants Became White

Name: Working Toward Whiteness: How America's Immigrants Became White
Author: David R. Roediger

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Even into the early part of the 20th century, ethnic groups such as Jews, Italians and Poles occupied a confused racial status in America. This text explores the murky realities of race in 20th century America, explaining how they transformed into the 'white ethnics' of today's America.

Immigrants, united statesWhitesUnited states, race relationsUnited states, emigration and immigrationUnited states, social conditionsGovernment policyRace identityAmericanizationEthnic relationsRace discriminationEmigration and immigrationWorking class