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Colorblind Racism

Call no.: : 305.800973/BUR
Author: : Meghan Burke
Contributor: : John Anak Nyo-em
Summary: Meghan Burke examines colorblind racism the idea that ignoring race promotes equality. She argues that in societies still shaped by racial inequality, claiming not to see race can actually hide discrimination and allow injustice to continue. COLORBLIND RACISM Drawing on theory and real-life examples, Burke shows how colorblind thinking appears in everyday language, politics and institutions. She also explores critiques of the concept, encouraging a deeper understanding of how racism persists even when people believe race no longer matters.