Race, ethnicity, & society
Tina G. Patel
Bok · Engelsk · 2023
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| Omfang | xiv, 210 sider ;
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| Opplysninger | Introduction -- A history of race and ethnicity --Theorizing race and ethnicity -- Race and ethnicity in society -- Representations of race and ethnicity -- Identity and the place of race and ethnicity -- Intersections with other social variables -- Masking racism and ethnic discrimination in society -- Race and ethnicity in social institutions -- Human rights, equality, and legislation -- Researching race, ethnicity, and society -- Conclusion.. - "Part of the New Approaches to Sociology series, Race, Ethnicity & Society, expands on Tina Patel's acclaimed book Race and Society. Offering a thoughtful and critically engaging exploration of some of the key issues around race and ethnicity in contemporary society, this book provides a nuanced and impactful perspective for students studying sociology. With a progressive approach that emphasises the social construction of race issues within a post-racial era, moving away from essentialist and polarized explanations of raced interaction, this book: Introduces the main concepts and key theories, including their post-developments. Includes dedicated chapters on theorizing race and historical context. Focuses on the processes and impact of racial categorisation in contemporary society. Covers contemporary discussions related to #BlackLivesMatter and the Covid 19 pandemic. Race, Ethnicity & Society is packed with topical examples and international case studies to engage students, along with chapter summaries, study questions and further reading. It's a highly readable and thought-provoking guide to the study of race, ethnicity and society for students of sociology, criminology and related disciplines." -- Forlagets beskrivelse
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| ISBN | 1529772141. - 9781529772142
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