Critical Race Theory and Inequality in the Labour Market: Racial Stratification in Ireland

This book explores racial stratification using critical race theory, examining how it operates, impacts the labor market, and can be addressed through race consciousness. Using Ireland as a case study, it sheds light on migrant experiences and challenges.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 248 pages
\n Publication date: 02 November 2021
\n Publisher: Manchester University Press
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This book delves into the intricate workings of racial stratification as the primary force behind the disparities in labor market outcomes. It employs the powerful lens of critical race theory to explore the mechanisms, research, maintenance, and consequences of racial stratification. By utilizing a stratification framework, this book uncovers the pervasive nature of racial inequality and equips readers with the tools to examine the racial hierarchy and cultivate a race consciousness. Through a case study of Ireland, Ebun Joseph sheds light on the experiences of migrants as they navigate the labor market and confront their marginalization. While the book is rooted in a study of Ireland, Joseph's theoretical approach and insights into migrant perspectives will captivate readers who are passionate about social justice, diversity, inclusion, race, and ethnicity, as well as critical whiteness and migration.

Introduction:
In contemporary society, racial stratification remains a significant and complex issue that shapes various aspects of our lives, including the labor market. This book aims to provide a comprehensive exploration of racial stratification, employing critical race theory as a framework to understand its operation, research, maintenance, and impact. By examining the experiences of migrants in Ireland, the book seeks to shed light on the ways in which racial inequality manifests and the strategies employed by individuals to navigate the labor market.

Critical Race Theory:
Critical race theory is a framework that examines how race shapes American society and institutions. It recognizes that race is not merely a biological or social construct, but a political and economic system that perpetuates inequality and discrimination. Critical race theory provides a lens through which we can analyze the operation, research, maintenance, and impact of racial stratification.

Theoretical Framework:
The book adopts a stratification framework to expose the pervasiveness of racial inequality. It argues that racial stratification is not a natural or inevitable outcome of human interaction, but rather a product of historical, social, and economic processes. The framework encompasses various dimensions, including race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability, and considers how these factors intersect to create and maintain racial hierarchies.

Case Study of Ireland:
To illustrate the application of critical race theory, the book utilizes a case study of Ireland. Ireland has a history of immigration and has experienced significant changes in its labor market over the past few decades. The book examines how migrants navigate the labor market and respond to their marginality. It explores the challenges faced by migrants, such as discrimination, language barriers, and limited access to education and training.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this book presents racial stratification as the underlying system that accounts for the differential in outcomes in the labor market. It employs critical race theory to discuss the operation, research, maintenance, and impact of racial stratification. By making innovative use of a stratification framework, the book teaches readers how to use critical race theory to investigate the racial hierarchy and develop a race consciousness. The case study of Ireland provides a practical example of how migrants navigate the labor market and respond to their marginality, and the theoretical approach and insights into migrant perspectives will appeal to readers interested in social justice, diversity, inclusion, race, and ethnicity, as well as critical whiteness and migration.

\n Weight: 372g\n
Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781526160300\n \n