Author Description
A Space For Race Engages In A Critical Examination Of Some Of The Major Discourses Related To Original/settler/immigrant And, Particularly, Racialized Belonging. In The Course Of This Examination, The Book Explores The Various Themes Of Racism, Multiculturalism, And Post-colonialism And The Ongoing Tensions, Challenges, And Inconsistencies Around Race Relations Embedded Within Policy And Practice In Canada. It Traces The History Of Race Relations And Ensuing Tensions From Encounter To Modern Day And Offers A Broad, Yet Nuanced Historical Sketch Of Indigenous And Racialized Ethnic Groups That Make Up The Canadian Landscape. The Text Also Offers Rich Case Examples To Draw The Reader's Attention To The Lived Experiences Of The Other. As A Whole, It Engages With History In A Particular Way That Challenges The Historical Records That Has Informed Our Imaginings.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the complex and often contradictory nature of racialized belonging within the Canadian socio-political landscape. Authors Kathy Hogarth and Wendy L. Fletcher utilize a multidisciplinary approach to analyze how historical policies and contemporary practices shape the experiences of Indigenous, settler, and immigrant populations. By challenging traditional historical narratives, the authors argue that current policy frameworks often fail to address the systemic inconsistencies that perpetuate racial tensions in Canada.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical analysis of race relations from initial colonial encounters to the present day.
- Examination of multiculturalism and post-colonial policy frameworks.
- Case studies highlighting the lived experiences of marginalized and racialized groups.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses primarily on the Canadian context and does not provide a comparative global analysis of race relations.
- It does not offer a comprehensive policy manual but rather a critical interrogation of existing social structures.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Scholars and educators frequently cite this text as a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of Canadian history and systemic racism. Readers often note the academic rigor of the prose, which serves as a foundational critique for those studying social justice and Canadian policy.
Page Count:
176
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190858923
ISBN-13:
9780190858926
Race Relations
Sociology
Canadian History