Critical Race Studies Across Disciplines: Resisting Racism through Scholactivism

Critical race theory (CRT) has spread across academic disciplines and influences scholars' ethical commitments. This book explores how CRT is incorporated into African American studies, emphasizing scholar-activism and opposition to anti-Black racism. It challenges colorblind rhetoric and highlights the stories and perspectives of African American soldiers, teachers, students, writers, psychologists, and theologians who resist oppression.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 318 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2023
Publisher: Lexington Books

Critical race theory (CRT) has deeply influenced various academic disciplines and shapes the ethical principles of scholars across diverse fields. In the book "Critical Race Studies Across Disciplines," a collection of essays by scholars from African American studies, the authors explore how CRT is incorporated into their work, either directly or indirectly, through their commitment to scholar-activism or scholactivism. Scholactivists aim to understand the origins of anti-Black racism and actively combat all forms of oppression.

Drawing on critical race theory, the volume challenges the colorblind rhetoric of those who dismiss the existence of systemic racism, downplay racial disparities, and disregard the voices of racial justice advocates. It presents a counterargument by highlighting the stories, perspectives, and counter-narratives of African American soldiers, teachers, students, writers, psychologists, and theologians who persistently defy and resist oppression in myriad ways.

The contributors to this collection seek to challenge racism by centering the experiences, insights, and resistance of African American individuals and communities. They emphasize the importance of recognizing the intersectionality of race, gender, class, and other social identities in shaping experiences of oppression and resistance. Through their scholarship, the authors contribute to a broader understanding of the complexities of race and social justice and offer valuable insights into the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice.

Weight: 513g
Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793635907