| Title | : | Racial Ambivalence in Diverse Communities: Whiteness and the Power of Color-Blind Ideologies |
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| ISBN | : | 0739166670 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780739166673 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 |
| Publication | : | First published June 15, 2012 |
As most of them are white and progressive, it provides a unique view into the particular ways that color-blind ideologies work among liberals, particularly those who encounter racial diversity regularly. It reveals not just the pervasiveness of color-blind ideology and coded race talk among these residents, but also the difficulty they encounter when they try to speak or work outside of the rubric of color-blindness.
This is especially vivid in their concrete discussions of the neighborhoods' diversity and the choices they and their families make to live in and contribute to these communities. This close examination of how they wrestle with diversity in everyday life reveals the process whereby they unintentionally re-create a white habitus inside of these racially diverse communities, where despite their pro-diversity stance they still act upon and preserve comfort and privileges for whites. The book also provides a close examination of white racial identity.
The layers of ambivalence and pride surrounding the fact of diversity in these neighborhoods and residents' lives reveal both limitations and hope as the nation itself becomes more diverse. This critical and yet compassionate book extends our understanding of contemporary racial ideology and racial discourse, as well as our understanding of the complexities of whiteness.
Racial Ambivalence in Diverse Communities: Whiteness and the Power of Color-Blind Ideologies Reviews
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Amazing, enlightening must-read!
I just finished this book but I have not finished with this book. I want to re-read it because there is a lot to think about. I think it is a very informative book for any person, but it is something that specifically white people should read. It is so well-written and captures ideas that I have thought of before but never been able to articulate. It calls my attention to some things that I need to act on. It also discusses concepts I’ve never thought of at all. It revealed the consequences of ignorance and provided insight on the reality of diversity. Her insight and conclusions make it impossible to miss the point of the research and it felt like a call to action. It ends with hope for taking action in the future. I can’t wait to receive Colorblind Racism soon. This book was amazing. -
Dr. Burke provides insightful analysis and directions for further research into white attitudes towards diversity in racially diverse urban spaces. Overall, really solid work, and I'm excited to dig further into the bibliography for this one
