Reparations for Black Americans /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors:	Karpan, Andrew (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Greenhaven Publishing, [2022]
Edition:	First edition.
Series:	Current controversies.
Subjects:	African Americans > Reparations. Reparations for historical injustices > Case studies. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Can reparations repair collective injuries?
Yes: Reparations are a legally foregrounded method of redressing historical harm
No: Only individuals have the right to redress particular grievances
Would reparations have a positive impact?
Yes: Reparations would redistribute economic resources to groups that have been historically marginalized by the current distribution of capital
No: Reparations aren't economically feasible
Have reparations succeeded in the past?
Yes: Reparations have been successful at scale
No: When tried, reparations have largely failed
Can reparations solve larger, systemic issues?
Yes: Reparations are a vital and moral part of responding to systemic inequalities
No: Reparations will do little to change the lives of those they are directed at
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