Race Relations: Academic researchers as well as media commentators frequently argue that race relations in the United States have worsened considerably over the past decade. Is this true? How would a

Race Relations: Academic researchers as well as media commentators frequently argue that race relations in the United States have worsened considerably over the past decade. Is this true? How would a sociologist go about investigating this claim? If indeed this is an accurate assessment, what are some of the factors that may have contributed to this trend? What sociological perspective might you use in your analysis? Essay should be five pages (excluding cover page and references page/s)

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