Essays about: "denial of racism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words denial of racism.

  1. 1. Swedish Colorblindness and Post-Racism : A Study on Colorblindness and Post-Racism and its influence on Swedish law

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Hunter Crooks; [2021]
    Keywords : Sweden; WPR; race; post-racism and colorblindness;

    Abstract : Although the reality of Swedish race relations is very complex, Sweden presents itself to the world as a colorblind utopia where race does not exist. Since the mid-1900s, Sweden has embraced an anti-racist rhetoric that developed into post-racism and colorblindness, where race is not seen, and racial discrimination is not acknowledged as a societal problem. READ MORE

  2. 2. “And If Something, Antiracism Is a Pedagogical Matter” - Finnish Early Childhood Education Teachers’ Understanding and Experiences of Antiracism and White Normativity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Saara Loukola; [2021]
    Keywords : early childhood education; critical pedagogy; antiracism; racism; white normativity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Early childhood education (ECE) builds the base for a child’s learning and socialization. Studies prove that racism and unequal treatment are present already in early childhood education, affecting negatively on an individual’s wellbeing. Antiracism is seen as a way to act against racism and lessen inequality. READ MORE

  3. 3. Protecting positions of power and privileges : The Racial Glass Ceiling in the UK Civil Society Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Stela Kosova; [2020]
    Keywords : social closure; cloning culture; everyday racism; obstacles; BAME; career trajectory; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As institutional racism and the underrepresentation of BAME have become world-wide central issues, the question of equal opportunities for upward mobility in the labour market and social mobility for this particular community are at the forefront, including the UK context. Evidence suggests that BAME have unequal access to opportunities for career progression in the workplace and that upward mobility is inextricably linked to obstacles at every stage of their career in comparison to their white counterparts. READ MORE

  4. 4. Healing in the Borderlands of Belonging : Trusting the Journey of Black Girl Magic in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Ida Isatou Svenungsson; [2019]
    Keywords : healing circles; affinity groups; gendered racism; mental health; coloniality of heritage; denial of racialization; virtual inclusion;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how coloniality of heritage, denial of racialization and forced passing impact Black women in Sweden. In response, it investigates practices of self-care adopted to buffer and cope with racism-related stress. READ MORE

  5. 5. What is in a name? Media responses to the 2017 'Schaumkuss' petition in Switzerland

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Nila Chea; [2019]
    Keywords : Mohrenkopf; Critical Discourse Analysis; Socio-cognitive Approach; Switzerland; News Media; Discourse of Racism; Neutrality; Retro Racism; Racism;

    Abstract : In September 2017, an online petition urged a Swiss candy factory to change the name of its chocolate covered meringue candy from the questionable name “Mohrenkopf” (engl. moor’s head) to anything non-racist. This demand caused a big public outcry and led to the debate over the legitimacy of the name. READ MORE