The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology

Indigenous sociology is a branch of sociology that focuses on the experiences of Indigenous Peoples from Anglo-colonized first world nations. It is built around dual intersubjectivities, within peoplehood and within colonized realties. The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology is a response to the limited space allowed for Indigenous Peoples in the discipline, and aims to provide an authoritative survey of Indigenous sociological thinking. The contributions in the Handbook demonstrate that the Indigenous sociological voice is a new sociological paradigm that uses a distinctively Indigenous methodological approach.

Format: Hardback
Length: 800 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Indigenous sociology is a field that seeks to understand the meaningful aspects of the Indigenous social world. It achieves this by employing the concept of the Indigenous Lifeworld, which refers to the dispossessed Indigenous Peoples from Anglo-colonized first-world nations. The Indigenous Lifeworld is constructed around two intersubjectivities: within peoplehood, encompassing traditional and ongoing culture, belief systems, practices, identity, and ways of understanding the world; and within colonized realities, as marginalized peoples whose everyday lives are shaped by their historical and ongoing relationship with the colonizer nation-state.

The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology is a response to the limited space afforded to Indigenous Peoples within the discipline of sociology. Existing sociological literature often positions Indigenous Peoples within the non-Indigenous gaze and the Eurocentric structures of the discipline reflect a continued reluctance to actively recognize Indigenous realities within the key social forces literature of class, gender, and race at the discipline's center. However, the ambition of this volume, its editors, and its contributors goes beyond challenging this status quo. They aim to establish Indigenous sociology as a distinct field led by Indigenous sociologists.

The authors in The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology, all prominent and emerging Indigenous scholars, offer an authoritative and state-of-the-art survey of Indigenous sociological thinking. The contributions in this Handbook demonstrate that the Indigenous sociological voice is not a derivative of existing sub-fields but rather a new sociological paradigm that utilizes a distinctively Indigenous perspective.

One of the key aspects of Indigenous sociology is its recognition of the coloniality of power and knowledge. The field acknowledges that the dominant sociological discourse has been shaped by Western colonialism and has often marginalized or erased Indigenous perspectives. Indigenous sociology seeks to challenge this coloniality and promote a more inclusive and equitable sociological understanding.

Another important aspect of Indigenous sociology is its emphasis on the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems and practices. The field recognizes that Indigenous Peoples have developed rich and complex systems of knowledge that have been passed down through generations. Indigenous sociology seeks to valorize and incorporate these knowledge systems into sociological research and analysis.

Indigenous sociology also recognizes the role of Indigenous resistance and resilience in the face of colonization. The field acknowledges the historical and ongoing struggles of Indigenous Peoples against oppression and marginalization and seeks to understand the strategies and tactics used by Indigenous communities to resist and rebuild their societies.

In conclusion, Indigenous sociology is a field that seeks to understand the meaningful aspects of the Indigenous social world. It employs the concept of the Indigenous Lifeworld to explore the dual intersubjectivities within peoplehood and colonized realities. The Oxford Handbook of Indigenous Sociology is a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners interested in advancing the field of Indigenous sociology. The contributions in this Handbook
Handbook demonstrate that the Indigenous sociological voice is not a derivative of existing sub-fields but rather a new sociological paradigm that utilizes a distinctively Indigenous perspective. By recognizing the coloniality of power and knowledge, emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge systems and practices, and recognizing the role of Indigenous resistance and resilience, Indigenous sociology seeks to promote a more inclusive and equitable sociological understanding.

Weight: 1052g
Dimension: 255 x 83 x 41 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197528778