Racing to Justice : Transforming Our Conceptions of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Powell, John A.

Contributor:

Elsheikh, Elsadig.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Racial justice.

White privilege (Social structure).

United States--Social policy.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (385 pages)

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2024.

Summary:

In 'Racing to Justice: Transforming Our Conceptions of Self and Other to Build an Inclusive Society,' john a. powell explores the profound social and structural barriers that hinder inclusivity and equity in America. The book delves into concepts like race, racialization, and white privilege, urging readers to understand and dismantle these constructs to foster a more inclusive society. Through the framework of 'targeted universalism,' powell advocates for policies that ensure all individuals receive what they deserve, rather than replicating the privileges of dominant groups. The work challenges readers to rethink their social identities, emphasizing the interconnectedness of self and other, and the necessity of building bridges between diverse groups and institutions. Aimed at scholars, activists, and policymakers, the book provides analytical tools to navigate the complexities of social identity and power dynamics in society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Foreword by Elsadig Elsheikh

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part One Race and Racialization

Chapter 1 Targeted Universalism

Chapter 2 The Color-Blind Multiracial Dilemma: Racial Categories Reconsidered

Chapter 3 The Racing of American Society: Race Functioning as a Verb before Signifying as a Noun

Part Two White Privilege

Chapter 4 Interrogating Privilege, Transforming Whiteness

Chapter 5 White Innocence and the Courts: Jurisprudential Devices that Obscure Privilege

Part Three The Racialized Self

Chapter 6 Dreaming of a Self beyond Whiteness and Isolation

Chapter 7 The Multiple Self: Implications for Law and Social Justice

Part Four Engagement

Chapter 8 Lessons from Suffering: How Social Justice Informs Spirituality

Chapter 9 Polarization

Afterword

Notes

References

Index

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ISBN:

9780253069757

0253069750

9780253069764

0253069769

OCLC:

1522806631