The evils of racism have deeply affected American culture. Many current political issues reflect this legacy of racism to some degree.
Scholars argue over the impact race has had on the American labor movement.
The lack of a strong labor movement separates the United States from other advanced-industrialized countries. Many argue that workers have had difficulty achieving solidarity because of America's brand of individualism. Currently, much attention is also being focused towards the impact of racism on the labor movement. In the Color of Politics , Michael Goldfield examines the role of race throughout the development of the American labor movement. The author attempts to prove the influence of racism on the labor movement.