Which theory analyses modern Western-and especially American-society as structured by a historically developed "racial common sense"?

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Racial formation theory, developed by sociologists Michael Omi and Howard Winant, focuses on how social, economic, and political forces determine the content and importance of racial categories, and how they are in turn shaped by racial meanings. It analyzes society through the lens of race and ethnicity, considering how racial identities are constructed and evolve over time. This theory specifically addresses how a "racial common sense" is historically developed and institutionalized in society, particularly in the context of the United States.

Which Theory Analyses Modern Western-And Especially American-Society as Structured by a Historically