Abstract
Integration is often presented today as the logical opposite of pluralism. This confusion presents a pointed example of how muddled conceptualization has become in the intergroup area. This chapter contends that this confusion has largely political origins. First, we provide a few essential definitions. Then we discuss the myths that have developed on both sides of the political debate and present the case for the uniqueness of black-white relations in the United States. Finally, the chapter closes with a synthesis of this perspective, and its implications for American race relations.
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Pettigrew, T.F. (1988). Integration and Pluralism. In: Katz, P.A., Taylor, D.A. (eds) Eliminating Racism. Perspectives in Social Psychology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-0818-6_2
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