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Shana Almeida

Toronto the Good?: Negotiating Race in the Diverse City

Toronto the Good?: Negotiating Race in the Diverse City

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The City of Toronto has earned a world-class reputation for challenging racism due to its diversity policies and practices, which value and include racialized groups. Toronto the Good? challenges popular depictions of diversity and the City by examining how it functions in and for the City in the context of historical relations of race. The book offers a compelling case to rethink diversity and racial inclusion in Toronto and beyond, drawing on Shana Almeidas critical insights as a former political staff member and extensive research on diversity in the City.

Format: Hardback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press


Armed with the motto "Diversity Our Strength," the City of Toronto has earned a world-class reputation for actively challenging racism. This recognition is largely attributed to its commitment to valuing and including racialized groups through its comprehensive diversity policies and practices. Toronto the Good? challenges prevailing notions of both diversity and the City of Toronto by delving into the intricate ways in which diversity operates within and for the City in the context of its historical relations with race.

Toronto the Good? is a groundbreaking work that combines the critical insights of Shana Almeidas, a former political staff member, with her extensive research on diversity in the City of Toronto. Through this compelling book, Almeidas offers a compelling case to rethink our understanding of diversity and racial inclusion in Toronto and beyond.

Initiated in a local context, Toronto the Good? critically contributes to global discussions on diversity, race, democracy, political participation, and power. By examining the experiences and perspectives of diverse communities within the City, the book sheds light on the complex dynamics that shape urban spaces and the challenges faced by marginalized groups.

One of the key themes explored in Toronto the Good? is the impact of diversity on urban governance. Almeidas argues that diversity can bring valuable perspectives and experiences to decision-making processes, leading to more inclusive and effective policies. However, she also highlights the challenges that arise when diverse communities are underrepresented or excluded from the political process.

The book also explores the role of diversity in shaping cultural and social life in Toronto. Almeidas highlights the contributions of racialized groups to the city's vibrant arts, music, and food scenes, as well as their contributions to social justice movements and community organizations. She argues that diversity should be celebrated and valued as a source of richness and diversity, rather than being seen as a source of division or conflict.

Toronto the Good? is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of diversity and racial inclusion in urban spaces. It offers a nuanced and empathetic perspective on the issues that shape our cities, and provides valuable insights into how we can work towards creating more inclusive and equitable communities.

In conclusion, Toronto the Good? is a groundbreaking work that challenges popular notions of diversity and the City of Toronto. Through its critical analysis of the historical and contemporary experiences of diverse communities, the book offers a compelling case to rethink our understanding of diversity and racial inclusion in urban spaces. By valuing and celebrating diversity, we can create more inclusive and equitable communities that are rich in cultural and social diversity.

Weight: 408g
Dimension: 158 x 235 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487504274

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