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Why Trump's stoking of white racial resentment is effective – but makes all working-class Americans worse off

  • Written by Donald T. Tomaskovic-Devey, Professor of Sociology; Director, Center for Employment Equity, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Why Trump's stoking of white racial resentment is effective – but makes all working-class Americans worse offTrump's largest base of support comes from white men. AP Photo/Gerry Broome

Many white men saythey feelthreatened by the increasing presence and success of minorities in the workplace.

As socialscientists, we wondered if there is any evidence to support this perceived economic threat, a perception that can provide fertile ground for current rounds...

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