The Fallacies of Racism
Understanding How Common Perceptions Uphold White Supremacy
(Sprache: Englisch)
Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are "racist," yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. "If you mean no harm, then it can't be racist."...
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Everyone has an opinion on racism. The vast majority of people would vehemently deny that they or those close to them are "racist," yet many of the most common understandings of racism are highly problematic. "If you mean no harm, then it can't be racist." Yes, it can. "There are anti-discrimination laws now, so racism no longer occurs." Incorrect. "Some of my best friends are Black, so I can't be racist." Not true.In this sharp, open-minded, and witty book, sociologist Jennifer Patrice Sims succinctly addresses these problematic perceptions of racism as fallacies. Building on existing academic theories and drawing on her own cross-national research, two decades of teaching, and analyses of contemporary issues, she delves into the most common and insidious fallacies about racism. In revealing them to be rooted in what scholars call an "epistemology of ignorance," she shows how these perceptions justify and uphold white supremacy (inadvertently or otherwise).
Accessibly written and full of concrete examples, this book will be of great value to anyone who wants to understand the common misunderstandings about racism that frustrate contemporary politics, classrooms, workplaces, and dinner tables.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „The Fallacies of Racism “
IntroductionSection I: Micro-Level Fallacies
1. The Individualistic Fallacy
2. The Token Fallacy
3. The Familiarity Fallacy
Section II: Meso-Level Fallacies
4. The Simon Says Fallacy
5. The Mens Rea Fallacy
6. The Innuendo Fallacy
7. The Recognition Fallacy
8. The Self-Defense Fallacy
Section III: Macro-Level Fallacies
9. The Legalistic Fallacy
10. The Fixed Fallacy
11. The Ahistorical Fallacy
12. The Silence Fallacy
Conclusion
Autoren-Porträt von Jennifer Patrice Sims
Jennifer Patrice Sims is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Jennifer Patrice Sims
- 2024, 224 Seiten, Maße: 15,2 x 22,6 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley John + Sons
- ISBN-10: 1509553487
- ISBN-13: 9781509553488
- Erscheinungsdatum: 03.05.2024
Sprache:
Englisch
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