The Racialized Social System: Critical Race Theory as Social Theory

Critical race theory is a leading approach to analyzing racial inequality worldwide, developed by Ali Meghji. It defines the racialized social system through core phenomena such as interaction orders, material interests, ideologies, emotions, and organizations, offering a flexible, practical model for studying structural racism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Polity Press

Far from its origins in US legal studies in the 1980s, critical race theory has emerged as a groundbreaking approach to analyzing racial inequality across the globe. It has sparked significant controversy throughout its journey, often being misunderstood and inadequately defined. So, what exactly is critical race theory, and what sets it apart from other theories of race, racialization, and racism?

In this thought-provoking book, Ali Meghji delves into the definition of critical race theory by examining the concept of the racialized social system. Through this lens, he uncovers a robust social theory that addresses numerous empirical and conceptual questions, providing a flexible and practical framework for studying structural racism. Meghji's approach is comprehensive, encompassing the various dimensions of the racialized social system, with a particular focus on core phenomena such as interaction orders, material interests, ideologies, emotions, and organizations.

In a landscape where any work addressing race is automatically labeled as critical race theory, this book offers an alternative approach that promises to be more fruitful for the social scientific study of race. By exploring the complexities and interconnections within the racialized social system, this book provides valuable insights into the mechanisms of racial inequality and offers a roadmap for addressing these issues in a more effective and inclusive manner.

Weight: 330g
Dimension: 222 x 144 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509539949