Abstract
Recent events in the US, and the galvanisation of the Black Lives Matter movement in response, have once again highlighted that racism and discrimination is a problem world-wide, that takes distinct form in specific localities. The Black Lives Matter protests have created a heightened consciousness and awareness among Irish people to the role that race plays as a form of oppression, where to be White is ‘normal’ because of the persistence of White supremacy (Fitzsimons, 2019; Carr, 2015; Lentin, 2004). However, it is fair to say that there is still little understanding of key terms and analytical frameworks within which we can take useful action
against racism. There is a lack of widespread knowledge on issues such as the meaning of systemic/structural racism; the debate surrounding the term BME (Black Minority Ethnic); the meaning of belonging and inclusivity in institutions; and the need for ‘creative controversies’ that critically interrogates who is racialised and who is not.
against racism. There is a lack of widespread knowledge on issues such as the meaning of systemic/structural racism; the debate surrounding the term BME (Black Minority Ethnic); the meaning of belonging and inclusivity in institutions; and the need for ‘creative controversies’ that critically interrogates who is racialised and who is not.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - Aug 2020 |