Futures of Anti-Racism: Paradoxes of Deracialization in Brazil, South Africa, Sweden, and the UK

This book evaluates the nature and scope of the deracialization project needed to counteract the contemporary dynamics of racialization in Sweden, South Africa, Brazil, and the UK, based on original research in each country context. It compares the priorities and effectiveness of current strategic approaches and establishes new principles and practices for national projects of deracialization and anti-racism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 26 January 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate nature and scope of the project of deracialization needed to address the contemporary dynamics of racialization across four distinct modernity contexts: Sweden, South Africa, Brazil, and the UK. Through extensive original research conducted in each of these country contexts, the authors aim to assess the dimensions and implications of deracialization efforts. Since the recognition of racism as a problem, a multitude of supra-national initiatives have been devised to combat, dismantle, or reduce it. Recently, there has been a notable shift towards embedding strategies against racism within the framework of human rights and delegating such responsibility to national bodies.

To achieve this, the authors have assembled a team of international experts who bring their diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Their goal is to compare the priorities and effectiveness of current strategic approaches in each national context, examining their interrelationships and integrating these cases within a unified theoretical and methodological framework. By doing so, this book makes significant contributions to theoretical knowledge on racialization and deracialization, generates a new data set on contemporary interventions and institutions, and establishes new principles and practices for national projects of deracialization and anti-racism. It builds upon cross-national learning and fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting racial equality and social justice in diverse societies.

In the first chapter, the authors provide an overview of the historical and political contexts that shape racialization in each country. They explore the legacies of colonialism, slavery, and apartheid, as well as the ongoing struggles against racial discrimination and inequality. The chapter highlights the unique challenges and opportunities that each country faces in its deracialization journey, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches that account for the specific historical, social, and cultural dynamics of each context.

The second chapter delves into the theoretical frameworks and conceptualizations of racialization and deracialization. The authors introduce various theories and models that help explain the processes and mechanisms of racialization and provide insights into the potential pathways for deracialization. They discuss the role.

The third chapter presents the empirical findings from the original research conducted in each country context. The authors analyze data collected through surveys, interviews, and case studies to assess the prevalence.

The fourth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities for deracialization in each country context. The authors identify key stakeholders and actors involved in deracialization efforts, including government agencies, civil society.

The fifth chapter examines the role of education and socialization in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that education is a critical tool for promoting racial equality and social justice, but it must be inclusive and equitable to be effective. They discuss the importance of promoting cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and respect in schools and other educational institutions to foster positive attitudes and behaviors among students.

The sixth chapter explores the role of media and popular culture in perpetuating racialization and deracialization. The authors argue that media and popular culture play a significant role in shaping public perceptions and attitudes toward promoting or perpetuating racial discrimination and inequality. They discuss the importance of promoting diverse representation in media and popular culture to challenge stereotypes and promote positive images of different racial and ethnic groups.

The seventh chapter examines the role of policy and legislation in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that policy and legislation are essential tools for promoting racial equality and social justice, but they must be implemented effectively to be meaningful. They discuss the importance of enacting and enforcing policies that promote diversity and inclusion, as well as the need for policies that address systemic racism and discrimination.

The eighth chapter explores the role of community engagement and participation in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that community engagement and participation are critical for promoting deracialization, but they must be inclusive and equitable to be effective. They discuss the importance of involving community members in decision-making processes and promoting dialogue and understanding between different racial and ethnic groups.

The ninth chapter examines the role of international cooperation and collaboration in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that international cooperation and collaboration are essential for promoting deracialization, but they must be based on mutual respect and understanding. They discuss the importance of building partnerships and networks between countries to share best practices and resources for promoting deracialization.

The tenth chapter examines the challenges and opportunities for deracialization in the global context. The authors argue that deracialization is a global challenge that requires a global response. They discuss the importance of promoting international cooperation and collaboration to address the root
This comprehensive book delves into the intricate nature and scope of the project of deracialization needed to address the contemporary dynamics of racialization across four distinct modernity contexts: Sweden, South Africa, Brazil, and the UK. Through extensive original research conducted in each of these country contexts, the authors aim to assess the dimensions and implications of deracialization efforts. Since the recognition of racism as a problem, a multitude of supra-national initiatives have been devised to combat, dismantle, or reduce it. Recently, there has been a notable shift towards embedding strategies against racism within the framework of human rights

To achieve this, the authors have assembled a team of international experts who bring their diverse perspectives and expertise to the table

To achieve this, the authors have assembled a team of international experts who bring their diverse perspectives and expertise to the table. Their goal is to compare the priorities and effectiveness of current strategic approaches in each national context, examining their interrelationships and integrating these cases within a unified theoretical and methodological framework. By doing so, this book makes significant contributions to theoretical knowledge on racialization and deracialization, generates a new data set on contemporary interventions and institutions, and establishes new principles and practices for national projects of deracialization and anti-racism. It builds upon cross-national learning and fosters a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with promoting racial equality and social justice in diverse societies.

In the first chapter, the authors provide an overview of the historical and political contexts that shape racialization in each country. They explore the legacies of colonialism, slavery, and apartheid, as well as the ongoing struggles against racial discrimination and inequality. The chapter highlights the unique challenges and opportunities that each country faces in its deracialization journey, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches that account for the specific historical, social, and cultural dynamics of each context.

The second chapter delves into the theoretical frameworks and conceptualizations of racialization and deracialization. The authors introduce various theories and models that help explain the processes and mechanisms of racialization and provide insights into the potential pathways for deracialization. They discuss the.

The third chapter presents the empirical findings from the original research conducted in each country context. The authors analyze data collected through surveys, interviews, and case studies to assess the.

The fourth chapter explores the challenges and opportunities for deracialization in each country context. The authors identify key stakeholders and actors involved in deracialization efforts, including government, civil society.

The fifth chapter examines the role of education and socialization in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that education is a critical tool for promoting racial equality and social justice, but it must be inclusive and equitable to be effective. They discuss the importance of promoting cross-cultural understanding, empathy, and respect in schools and other educational institutions to foster positive attitudes and behaviors among students.

The sixth chapter explores the role of media and popular culture in perpetuating racialization and deracialization. The authors argue that media and popular culture play a significant role in shaping public perceptions and attitudes promoting or perpetuating racial discrimination and inequality. They discuss the importance of promoting diverse representation in media and popular culture to challenge stereotypes and promote positive images of different racial and ethnic groups.

The seventh chapter examines the role of policy and legislation in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that policy and legislation are essential tools for promoting racial equality and social justice, but they must be implemented effectively to be meaningful. They discuss the importance of enacting and enforcing policies that promote diversity and inclusion, as well as the need for policies that address systemic racism and discrimination.

The eighth chapter explores the role of community engagement and participation in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that community engagement and participation are critical for promoting deracialization, but they must be inclusive and equitable to be effective. They discuss the importance of involving community members in decision-making processes and promoting dialogue and understanding between different racial and ethnic groups.

The ninth chapter examines the role of international cooperation and collaboration in promoting deracialization. The authors argue that international cooperation and collaboration are essential for promoting deracialization, but they must be based on mutual respect and understanding. They discuss the importance of building partnerships and networks between countries to share best practices and resources for promoting deracialization.

The tenth chapter examines the challenges and opportunities for deracialization in the global context. The authors argue that deracialization is a global challenge that requires a global response. They discuss the importance of promoting international cooperation and collaboration to address the

Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031144059
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022