Liquid Racism
Brexit, Education and Road Culture
1st Edition
Published on 24. June 2025
202 pages
978-1-5292-1849-7 (ISBN)
Description
Bauman argues that our lives are ruled by ambivalence. In this ambiguous world, liquified social structures can create an anxiety towards the 'other.'
This innovative book takes Bauman's notions of 'liquid modernity' one step further to develop a theory of 'liquid racism'. The authors show that while post-race theory argues that society is moving beyond racism, in reality, historical manifestations of racism continue. Except, society is now faced with a racism whose structures have changed.
Examining Brexit, education and black youth culture as case studies to reveal the application of liquid racism, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of the (un)changing nature of racism.
This innovative book takes Bauman's notions of 'liquid modernity' one step further to develop a theory of 'liquid racism'. The authors show that while post-race theory argues that society is moving beyond racism, in reality, historical manifestations of racism continue. Except, society is now faced with a racism whose structures have changed.
Examining Brexit, education and black youth culture as case studies to reveal the application of liquid racism, this book makes a major contribution to our understanding of the (un)changing nature of racism.
Reviews / Votes
"From discussions of education through to Brexit, this book demonstrates how racism 'dissolves' into public, political, social, and cultural spheres, consequently solidifying itself in explicit violence. Scholars of race and ethnicity, as well as social theorists more broadly, will find this book incredibly interesting to read." Ali Meghji, University of CambridgeMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Reflowable
Illustrations
Not illustrated
File size
0,64 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-5292-1849-7 (9781529218497)
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Persons
Nathan Kerrigan is Lecturer in Sociology at Birmingham City University.
Damian Breen is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University.
Yusef Bakkali is Visiting Fellow in Sociology at Birmingham City University.
Damian Breen is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Birmingham City University.
Yusef Bakkali is Visiting Fellow in Sociology at Birmingham City University.
Content
1. Introduction: Zygmunt Bauman, Liquidity and Racism
2. Revisiting the Postmodernity/Liquid Modernity Debate
3. Race, Postrace and the False Promises of the Postracial State
4. Liquid Racism and Brexit
5. Liquid Racism and Education
6. Liquid Racism and Road Culture(s)
7. Conclusion: The viscosity of contemporary racism(s)
2. Revisiting the Postmodernity/Liquid Modernity Debate
3. Race, Postrace and the False Promises of the Postracial State
4. Liquid Racism and Brexit
5. Liquid Racism and Education
6. Liquid Racism and Road Culture(s)
7. Conclusion: The viscosity of contemporary racism(s)
