Against racism: organizing for social change in Latin America

"Anti-racist movements and organizations are working on the ground in Latin America in explicit ways, but also with "alternative grammars," to combat racism in society. Powerful narratives that describe Latin American nations as fundamentally mestizo can hamper the acknowledgement of...

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Weitere Verfasser: Moreno Figueroa, Monica G. (HerausgeberIn), Wade, Peter 1957- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Pittsburgh, Pa. University of Pittsburgh Press [2022]
Schriftenreihe:Pitt Latin American series
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Zusammenfassung:"Anti-racist movements and organizations are working on the ground in Latin America in explicit ways, but also with "alternative grammars," to combat racism in society. Powerful narratives that describe Latin American nations as fundamentally mestizo can hamper the acknowledgement of racism in the region, but multiculturalist reforms have increased recognition of Black and Indigenous identities and cultures. However, these reforms can distract attention from structural racism and racialized inequality. Multiculturalism may focus on identity and visibility but in fact constrain larger anti-racist initiatives. This project looks at actors in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico that move beyond such recognition politics to address structural inequalities and material conflicts, and look to build common ground with other marginalized groups. Racism in Latin America is complex and multifaceted. The organizations in this study advocate an approach to deep social structural transformation that is inclusive, fosters alliances, and is inspired by a radical imagination"--
Beschreibung:xi, 273 Seiten Illustrationen
ISBN:9780822947103

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