Private Racism

Is about enlarging the boundary of racial justice by recognizing and addressing private racism. It draws on political theory and civil rights law to do so.

Sonu Bedi (Author)

9781108415385, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 26 September 2019

198 pages
23.5 x 15.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.41 kg

'Anyone interested in racism and the role it has played and continues to play in the lives of people today would find this book fascinating.' Ana Marquez, Communication Booknotes Quarterly

Usually, when we discuss racial injustice, we discuss racism in our public or political life. This means that we often focus on how the state discriminates on the basis of race in its application and enforcement of laws and policies. This book draws on the synergy of political theory and civil rights law to expand the boundary of racial justice and consider the way in which racial discrimination happens outside the governmental or public sphere. 'Private racism' is about recognizing that racial injustice also occurs in our private lives, including the television and movie industry, cyberspace, our intimate and sexual lives, and the reproductive market. Professor Sonu Bedi argues that private racism is wrong, enlarging the boundary of justice in a way that is also consistent with our Constitution. A more just society is one that seeks to address rather than ignore this less visible form of racism.

Introduction
1. Enlarging the boundary of racial justice
2. Casting racism
3. Digital racism
4. Sexual racism
5. Selling segregation
Conclusion: private injustice
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Law & society [LAQ], Political science & theory [JPA], Sociology: work & labour [JHBL], Sociology [JHB], Ethnic studies [JFSL], History of the Americas [HBJK]