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Dive into 'Why Race Still Matters,' a thought-provoking exploration of race in today's society, authored by acclaimed race critical scholar Alana Lentin. In this enlightening book, Lentin challenges the assumption that we have transcended race in our modern world. Through compelling arguments, she uncovers the critical need for racial literacy and awareness in confronting today’s pressing issues of racial injustice and supremacy. This book meticulously dismantles harmful myths surrounding race, such as reverse racism and the concept of 'race realism,' making it an essential read for anyone looking to understand the complexities of race relations.
Packed with insightful international examples, the book not only critiques prevailing narratives intended to silence discussions about race but also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging how race continues to shape our lives. Lentin urges readers to engage with the uncomfortable conversations surrounding racism and identity politics as a means to foster understanding and create actionable change.
Whether you’re a scholar, activist, or simply curious about the current racial landscape, ‘Why Race Still Matters’ equips you with the analytical tools to navigate and challenge systemic racism. This transformative text is key for improving your racial literacy, fostering dialogue, and understanding the role of race in society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509535712. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 184.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535712
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 184
Description:
'Why are you making this about race?' This question is repeated daily in public and in the media. Calling someone racist in these times of mounting white supremacy seems to be a worse insult than racism itself. In our supposedly post-racial society, surely it™s time to stop talking about race? This powerful refutation is a call to notice not just when and how race still matters but when, how and why it is said not to matter. Race critical scholar Alana Lentin argues that society is in urgent need of developing the skills of racial literacy, by jettisoning the idea that race is something and unveiling what race does as a key technology of modern rule, hidden in plain sight. Weaving together international examples, she eviscerates misconceptions such as reverse racism and the newfound acceptability of 'race realism', bursts the 'I™m not racist, but' justification, complicates the common criticisms of identity politics and warns against using concerns about antisemitism as a proxy for antiracism Dominant voices in society suggest we are talking too much about race. Lentin shows why we actually need to talk about it more and how in doing so we can act to make it matter less.
Packed with insightful international examples, the book not only critiques prevailing narratives intended to silence discussions about race but also emphasizes the importance of acknowledging how race continues to shape our lives. Lentin urges readers to engage with the uncomfortable conversations surrounding racism and identity politics as a means to foster understanding and create actionable change.
Whether you’re a scholar, activist, or simply curious about the current racial landscape, ‘Why Race Still Matters’ equips you with the analytical tools to navigate and challenge systemic racism. This transformative text is key for improving your racial literacy, fostering dialogue, and understanding the role of race in society.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509535712. Year: 2020. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 184.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509535712
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 184
Description:
'Why are you making this about race?' This question is repeated daily in public and in the media. Calling someone racist in these times of mounting white supremacy seems to be a worse insult than racism itself. In our supposedly post-racial society, surely it™s time to stop talking about race? This powerful refutation is a call to notice not just when and how race still matters but when, how and why it is said not to matter. Race critical scholar Alana Lentin argues that society is in urgent need of developing the skills of racial literacy, by jettisoning the idea that race is something and unveiling what race does as a key technology of modern rule, hidden in plain sight. Weaving together international examples, she eviscerates misconceptions such as reverse racism and the newfound acceptability of 'race realism', bursts the 'I™m not racist, but' justification, complicates the common criticisms of identity politics and warns against using concerns about antisemitism as a proxy for antiracism Dominant voices in society suggest we are talking too much about race. Lentin shows why we actually need to talk about it more and how in doing so we can act to make it matter less.