Mobilising the Racialised 'Others': Postethnic Activism, Neoliberalisation and Racial Politics

This book explores the connections of race, racism, and neoliberalization through postethnic activism, focusing on mobilization based on racialization as non-white or 'other' rather than ethnic group membership. It investigates the conditions, forms, and visions of postethnic activism in three Nordic countries and connects the historical legacies of European colonialism to the current configurations of racial politics and global capitalism. The book argues that activists are re-politicizing social inequalities in new ways, making it of interest to scholars and students in sociology, ethnic and racial studies, cultural studies, feminist studies, and urban studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book offers a novel perspective on the intricate connections between race, racism, and neoliberalization, centering its analysis on the phenomenon of "postethnic activism." Instead of relying on traditional ethnic group membership, postethnic activism harnesses racialization as a catalyst for mobilization. By delving into the theoretical implications of political activism in the context of the neoliberal turn in racial capitalism and the increasingly hostile political landscape towards migrants and racialized minorities, the book explores the conditions, forms, and visions of postethnic activism across three Nordic countries: Denmark, Sweden, and Finland.

Drawing upon a rich historical backdrop, the book establishes a profound connection between the legacies of European colonialism and the current configurations of racial politics and global capitalism. It compellingly argues that, in contrast to the tendencies of neoliberal postracialism to de-politicize social inequalities, postethnic activists are re-politicizing questions of race, class, and gender in innovative and transformative ways. This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in the fields of sociology, ethnic and racial studies, cultural studies, feminist studies, and urban studies.

To further enhance accessibility and dissemination, the Open Access version of this book is freely available at www.taylorfrancis.com. It has been granted a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for broad reuse and distribution without commercial restrictions.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367432461