The Politics of Race and Racialisation in the Middle East

This book explores the extent to which race and racialization offer us an explanatory framework to study the contemporary politics of identity in the Middle East today. It extends the critical scholarship on race and racial subordination to the region's states and societies, and considers how race interacts with and confronts other categories of identity such as gender, religion, sect, and nationality. It reveals the reproduction and resilience of power and the insidious, harmful mutations of identity-based discrimination in unequal societies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 154 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the profound implications of race and racialization in understanding the contemporary politics of identity in the Middle East. While most studies of the region often overlook the significance of race as a central factor, this book aims to rectify this deficiency by extending critical scholarship on race and racial subordination to the states and societies of the Middle East. Central to its inquiry is the intricate interplay between race and other categories of identity, such as gender, religion, sect, and nationality. By examining the dynamics of racialization, the book sheds light on the underlying structures of oppression in the Middle East and the evolving forms of belonging and dispossession.

Adopting race as the focal point of inquiry enables us to unpack the complex and multifaceted nature of difference in the region. It reveals the intricate ways in which power is reproduced and resilient, while also exposing the harmful mutations of identity-based discrimination in unequal societies. The chapters in this book, originally published as a special issue of Ethnic and Racial Studies, offer a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the topic. They provide a rich tapestry of perspectives, drawing from various disciplines and employing diverse methodologies.

The Politics of Race and Racialisation in the Middle East is a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and advanced students of sociology, politics, history, social anthropology, political and cultural geography. It offers a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex dynamics of race and identity in the Middle East, providing a deeper understanding of the region's social, political, and cultural landscapes.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032218212