The Everyday Language of White Racism (Wiley Blackwell Studies in Discourse and Culture)
by Jane H. Hill
In The Everyday Language of White Racism, Jane H. Hill investigates how ordinary language subtly upholds racial hierarchies within discourse and culture. This Wiley Blackwell Studies volume reveals the hidden mechanisms of bias in everyday speech, offering tools to identify and challenge them. A key text for exploring linguistic influences on societal racism.
About This Book
The Everyday Language of White Racism delves into the discourse and culture surrounding racial dynamics in everyday speech. Part of the Wiley Blackwell Studies series, it analyzes how language shapes and sustains societal inequalities.
Jane H. Hill, the author, brings expertise to uncovering the implicit biases embedded in common expressions and interactions. The book highlights the role of discourse in maintaining cultural norms related to race.
This used book in good condition offers a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of language and racism. It provides a framework for recognizing and addressing subtle forms of prejudice in communication.
Through its focus on discourse analysis, the text encourages readers to reflect on how words influence perceptions and power structures in society.
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