Elizabeth Anderson's central argument is that the way to address racial inequality is through integration. She makes her argument by citing statistics from a myriad of studies and through philosophical arguments.Anderson argues that segregation causes inequality. Segregation leads to inequalities in the four forms of capital: financial, social, human and cultural. One example related to social capital is that segregation prevents African Americans from being part of social networks that would help them get better jobs.
Segregation also lead to stereotyping and stigmatization so that while people may not consciously be prejudiced they may be unconsciously discriminating because of negative views that are used for judgment.
Unfortunately, arguing for integration is easier than figuring out ways to carry it out. That may leave some who would read this book disappointed. Anderson does argue for the continuation of affirmative action and programs that would allow people to move so they can integrate.
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