| Covert Racism: Theories, Institutions, and Experiences Contributor(s): Coates, Rodney D. |
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ISBN: 9004203656 ISBN-13: 9789004203655 Publisher: Brill OUR PRICE: $202.35 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Sociology - General - Political Science | Civil Rights |
| Dewey: 305.8 |
| LCCN: 2011011603 |
| Series: Studies in Critical Social Sciences |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 6.6" W x 9.7" (2.10 lbs) 480 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Covert racism, subtle in application, often appears hidden by norms of association, affiliation, group membership and/or identity. As such, covert racism is often excused or confused with mechanisms of exclusion and inclusion, ritual and ceremony, acceptance and rejection. Covert racism operates as a boundary keeping mechanism whose primary purpose is to maintain social distance between racial majorities and racial minorities. Such boundary mechanisms work best when they are assumed natural, legitimate, and normal. These boundary mechanisms are typically taught subconsciously or even unconsciously within social institutions and groups. This volume deals with the theories, institutions and experiences associated with covert racism. |