Racism without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America
Eduardo Bonilla-Silva's 'Racism without Racists' delves into color-blind racism as a key factor in the ongoing racial inequality in America. Through examination of social attitudes and institutional practices, the book uncovers how subtle, race-neutral claims mask deeper systemic biases, challenging readers to rethink the persistence of racial disparities.
About This Book
In 'Racism without Racists,' Eduardo Bonilla-Silva examines the concept of color-blind racism and its role in maintaining racial inequality in contemporary America.
The book analyzes how societal attitudes and discourses that claim to be race-neutral actually contribute to the persistence of racial hierarchies.
Bonilla-Silva draws on interviews and social analysis to illustrate the ways in which color-blind ideology operates in everyday interactions and institutions.
This work highlights the challenges in addressing racial issues when overt racism is denied, offering insights into the structural nature of inequality.
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