Living Legacies of Social Injustice: Power, Time and Social Change

This book explores power relations in the context of time to consider and challenge social injustice, focusing on 'living legacies' as ongoing, actively engaged in the re-constitution of power relations and influential in the development of alternative political imaginaries. It draws upon a variety of disciplines and perspectives, including feminist and postcolonial, to contribute to a re-thinking of power and social change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the concept of legacy, particularly focusing on the notion of 'living legacy,' which explores power relations within the context of time to address and challenge social injustice. Often, legacies of social injustice are overlooked, denied, or deemed irrelevant. However, this book takes a different approach by viewing legacy as an ongoing process that actively shapes power dynamics and influences the development of alternative political imaginations.

Through a diverse range of international and interdisciplinary case studies, the book showcases the complexities and nuances of living legacies. These case studies encompass diverse topics such as Indigenous trauma in Australia, displacement in Beirut, women travelers in Scotland, and heteronormativity in Hollywood. By drawing upon a wide array of disciplines, including history, sociology, law, politics, culture, and feminist and postcolonial perspectives, the book offers a multi-faceted analysis of these issues.

The book's central theme is the exploration of the legacies of inequality and marginalization, which serve as a catalyst for re-thinking power and social change. By foregrounding these legacies, the book contributes to a deeper understanding of the mechanisms that perpetuate social injustice and provides insights into potential pathways for unsettling and reimagining these legacies.

This book is of significant interest to an interdisciplinary audience, particularly those engaged in sociolegal studies, sociology, gender studies, indigenous studies, and politics. It offers valuable insights and perspectives that can inform and inspire scholars, activists, and policymakers working towards a more just and equitable society.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032318905