Divide and Conquer : Race, Gangs, Identity, and Conflict / Robert D. Weide.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weide, Robert D., 1978- author.

Series:

Studies in transgression.

Studies in Transgression Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Americans--Relations with--Mexican Americans.

African Americans.

Capitalism--Social aspects--United States.

Capitalism.

Ethnic conflict--California--Los Angeles.

Ethnic conflict.

Ethnographies.

Gangs--California--Los Angeles.

Gangs.

Identity politics--United States.

Identity politics.

Race awareness.

Race awarenes--United States.

Race awarenes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (284 pages) : illustrations, map.

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : Temple University Press, [2022]

Summary:

"This book reveals the roots of interracial conflict between gangs in Los Angeles. The author argues that violence and mistrust between racialized gangs are the result of state and media efforts to popularize racial ideology to serve capitalistic and colonial interests and interrupt class solidarity"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

The Three Pillars: Historical Foundations of Ethno-Nationalism and Identity Politics

Deconstructing Identity: Theoretical Foundations for Critiques of Ethno-Nationalism and Identity Politics

An Invisible Wall: Culture, Identity and Division

Identity Police: Racial Bias and Racial Boundaries

Race War?: Case Studies in Interracial Gang Conflict

Crossing Boundaries: Transracial Gang Identity

The Peacemakers: Resistance and Resilience

Conclusion: Reform or Revolution?.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Weide, Robert D. Divide and Conquer

ISBN:

9781439919484

1439919488