Heather McGhee
What’s inside
Heather McGhee explores the economic and social costs of racism for all Americans, including white people, and proposes a vision for a more inclusive future.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the economic impact of racism
- Learning about the concept of solidarity dividends
- Gaining insights into systemic issues and policy solutions
- Inspiring action towards a more equitable society
Key Points
- The zero-sum paradigm of racial politics
- Economic repercussions of segregation
- Social infrastructure and public goods’ decline
- Systemic racism’s impact on democracy
- Solidarity dividends: benefits of racial equality
- Case studies of cross-racial alliances
- Blueprint for a more equitable society
Who’s it For
- Social activists
- Policy makers
- Sociologists
- Economists
- General readers interested in social justice and equality
About the author
Heather McGhee is an American author, policy advocate, and former president of the inequality-focused think tank Demos.