White Racism: Its Root, Form, and Function

Without a significant reduction in white racism now, the author concludes, black reaction can only be intensified and form the basis for a more widespread and malignant type of black racism.

Abstract

The author traces the development of white racism in the United States back to the social and religious environment of 16th century Europe and the later Revolutionary era in America. He outlines the functions it has served and its transmission from one generation to the next. Without a significant reduction in white racism now, he concludes, black reaction can only be intensified and form the basis for a more widespread and malignant type of black racism.