"This book presents a wide-ranging overview of current debates and research in issues relating to race and ethnicity in contemporary British society. It focuses on the extent of racial inequality while encapsulating the character of recent theories and debates that focus on issues of ethnic diversity and culture. It adopts a primarily sociological approach, using recent studies to assess the changing profile of race and ethnicity in Bri ..."
"Institutional racism is shown to account for significant continuities in the approach of universities to race equality, yet race in higher education is an under-researched area. This empirical research study found unremitting reluctance by the university to identify race equality as a priority and to take appropriate action. This position persisted throughout the study because of what has been called 'the sheer weight of whiteness'. The ..."
"This book presents a wide-ranging overview of current debates and research in issues relating to race and ethnicity in contemporary British society. It focuses on the extent of racial inequality while encapsulating the character of recent theories and debates that focus on issues of ethnic diversity and culture. It adopts a primarily sociological approach, using recent studies to assess the changing profile of race and ethnicity in Brit ..."
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"This book reports on leading edge research on racism in higher education – a matter that has received far less attention in western societies than racism in schools. The book examines the evidence of institutional racism in higher education and prepares for the forthcoming web-based guide to assist institutional change.The chapters here are drawn from the presentations by leading social science researchers in the field at a conference a ..."
"These texts are tailored exactly to each boards' specifications. They contain activities that allow students to apply and develop ideas. Key terms boxes define important terminology and summary boxes provide clear and direct summaries. The levels are carefully matched to the AS and A2 Standards. This new series provides the bestselling specification-specific books on the market. Contents: The individual and society Family Mass Me ..."
Macpherson and after policing racist incidents in Northampton : an independent evaluation of the police and MAGRAH response by AndrewPilkington, University College 150 Pages, Published 2001 ISBN-13: 978-1-900868-38-9, ISBN: 1-900868-38-5
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