Understanding Racism: Theories of Oppression and Discrimination

Understanding Racism is a 2022 Most Promising New Textbook Award recipient from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA). It systematically examines the theories and theorists that have contributed to our contemporary understanding of racism, making it easier for students to understand the multiple dynamics of how racism operates. The book's systematic organization and pedagogical features will help students think theoretically about race and racism at different levels of analysis and reflect and discuss how to challenge racism.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 232 pages
\n Publication date: 05 October 2020
\n Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc
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Understanding Racism is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the intricate theories and theorists that have shaped our contemporary understanding of racism in its diverse manifestations. Authored by renowned sociologist Hephzibah Strmic-Pawl, this text offers a systematic approach to exploring the complexities of racism, making it accessible to students.

In each chapter, Strmic-Pawl provides a detailed account of the emergence of a particular theory and the issues it seeks to address. She discusses the scholars who have contributed significantly to that theory and explores its strengths and limitations. From foundational theories such as Prejudice and White Privilege to contemporary theories like Color-Blind Racism, Understanding Racism presents thirteen distinct approaches to explaining racism within a single volume.

The textbook's well-organized structure and pedagogical features facilitate theoretical exploration of race and racism at various levels of analysis. It encourages students to reflect on and discuss strategies for challenging racism, fostering critical thinking and empathy.

By presenting a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of racism, Understanding Racism serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this critical social issue.

Received a 2022 Most Promising New Textbook Award from the Textbook & Academic Authors Association (TAA).

Authored by renowned sociologist Hephzibah Strmic-Pawl, this text offers a systematic approach to exploring the complexities of racism, making it accessible to students.

In each chapter, Strmic-Pawl provides a detailed account of the emergence of a particular theory and the issues it seeks to address. She discusses the scholars who have contributed significantly to that theory and explores its strengths and limitations. From foundational theories such as Prejudice and White Privilege to contemporary theories like Color-Blind Racism, Understanding Racism presents thirteen distinct approaches to explaining racism within a single volume.

The textbook's well-organized structure and pedagogical features facilitate theoretical exploration of race and racism at various levels of analysis. It encourages students to reflect on and discuss strategies for challenging racism, fostering critical thinking and empathy.

By presenting a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of racism, Understanding Racism serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, and researchers seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding of this critical social issue.

\n Weight: 460g\n
Dimension: 180 x 254 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781506387789\n \n