Published
Apr 6, 2018Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447335979Dimensions
216 x 138 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Apr 6, 2018Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447335993Dimensions
Imprint
Policy PressPublished
Apr 6, 2018Page count
216 pagesISBN
978-1447336006Dimensions
Imprint
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In the media
On our blog: Addressing and challenging white privilege
'BLACK LIVES MATTER' on Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd
'What can be done to tackle racism in the Midlands?' on BBC Midlands
'Books interview: Kalwant Bhopal' in Times Higher Education
'Towards a post-racial society: how to make universities more inclusive' in The Guardian
'Why a post-racial British society remains a myth – even in universities' in The Conversation
'The myth of a post-racial society: white privilege is still being perpetuated in English schools' in the LSE British Politics and Policy Blog
'Race, white privilege and business as usual' in HEPI
'UK's white female academics are being privileged above women – and men – of colour' in The Guardian
On our blog: White Privilege author is key contributor in international debate on racism
Why and how do those from black and minority ethnic communities continue to be marginalised? Despite claims that we now live in a post-racial society, race continues to disadvantage those from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Kalwant Bhopal explores how neoliberal policy making has increased rather than decreased discrimination faced by those from non-white backgrounds. She also shows how certain types of whiteness are not privileged; Gypsies and Travellers, for example, remain marginalised and disadvantaged in society.
Drawing on topical debates and supported by empirical data, this important book examines the impact of race on wider issues of inequality and difference in society.
Kalwant Bhopal is Professor of Education and Social Justice and Director of the Centre for Research on Race and Education at the University of Birmingham. From 2019-20 she was visiting Professor at Harvard University at the Graduate School of Education and is currently visiting Professor at King's College London. Her areas of interest and expertise focus on the educational experiences of black and minority ethnic groups as well as Gypsies and Travellers. Her research specifically explores how processes of racism, exclusion and marginalisation operate in predominantly white spaces with a focus on social justice and inclusion.