The book argues that racism is a central, pervasive feature of the social contract that underpins Western political systems. It posits that this "racial contract" is an unspoken agreement among whites to maintain and enforce a system of privileges and disadvantages based on race. The work challenges traditional social contract theories by highlighting how they have historically excluded non-white people from the benefits of social cooperation and justice. Through this lens, the book examines the ways in which racial hierarchies are embedded in political, economic, and social institutions, perpetuating inequality and injustice.
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