This book offers a comprehensive exploration of racism, blending theoretical perspectives with contemporary case studies. It features clear definitions, practical examples, and new chapters on ethnicity and immigration. Ideal for undergraduates, it includes 30 new case studies and learning features for deeper understanding.
Exploring the evolution of Irish identity, this book delves into the historical context of Irish racial consciousness alongside modern migration trends. It examines how past experiences shape current perspectives and highlights the complexities of belonging and identity within the Irish diaspora. Through a blend of historical analysis and contemporary reflections, it offers insights into the ongoing narrative of the Irish experience in a globalized world.
Exploring the concept of whiteness, this book offers a sociological perspective that enhances our understanding of contemporary societies. It emphasizes empirical research to navigate a heavily theorized field, making a compelling case for the relevance of whiteness in social analysis.
Focusing on the construction of white identities, this book challenges the traditional perception of whiteness as "ethnically transparent." It offers a critical introduction to the study of white ethnicities, emphasizing the importance of understanding how these identities are formed. Through a combination of sociological and psycho-social perspectives, Simon Clarke and Steve Garner provide a comprehensive survey of existing literature alongside original research from the UK, making it an essential resource for sociology students studying race and ethnicity.
Through extensive interviews, the author identifies four overlapping frames that shape white English perspectives on immigration, highlighting the interplay of national, racial, and class identities. These themes, rooted in English experiences, offer valuable international comparisons that enhance the understanding of the growing backlash against multiculturalism in the West.