Institutional racism in the academy : a case study /

Institutional racism in the academy : a case study /

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Author / Creator:	Pilkington, Andrew, 1947-
Imprint:	Stoke on Trent : Trentham Books, 2011.
Description:	x, 178 p. ; 25 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Racism in higher education -- Great Britain. Racism -- Great Britain -- Case studies. Racism. Racism in higher education. Great Britain. Case studies.
Format:	Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8512165

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ISBN:	9781858564920 (pbk.) 1858564921 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-171) and index.
Summary:	"Institutional racism is shown to account for significant continuities in the approach of universities to race equality, yet race in higher education is under-researched. This empirical research study found unremitting reluctance by the university to identify race equality as a priority and to take appropriate action - a position that persisted because of 'the sheer weight of whiteness'. The stance of the university towards racism was highlighted by a comparison between Midshire University and Midshire Police. The study found contrasts between the occupational cultures of the two organisations, but it revealed surprising parallels in their approaches to race equality, which stemmed in both from a taken for granted white norm. The book draws out the implications of this analysis for policy makers, practitioners and lecturers who are concerned to promote racial equality in education and to combat racism. This makes the book important reading for policy makers, managers, students, practitioners and academics who are concerned to investigate and challenge racism in education"--P. [4] of cover.

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Summary:	Universities, like other public organizations, are often said to be characterized by institutional racism. This book explores how policy makers and practitioners in universities have sought to promote race equality over the past decade.<br> <br> The author shows that institutional racism accounts for significant continuities in the approach of universities to race equality. Throughout the period studied, there was reluctance to identify race equality as a priority and to take appropriate action because of what has been called "the sheer weight of whiteness". A comparison of Midshire University with Midshire Police reinforced this perception. Contrasts were found between the occupational cultures of the two organizations but the research revealed surprising parallels in their approaches to race equality as in both these stemmed from a taken-for-granted white norm.<br> <br> The book draws out the implications of this analysis for policy makers, practitioners and lecturers who promote racial equality in education.
Physical Description:	x, 178 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-171) and index.
ISBN:	9781858564920 1858564921