Race, Space, and the Law: Unmapping a White Settler Society
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Science & Technology
History
格式
平裝書
頁數
320
語言
英語
已出版
Apr 15, 2002
出版商
Between the Lines
ISBN-10
1896357598
ISBN-13
9781896357591
描述
This compelling work delves into the intricate relationship between race, geography, and the law in the context of a white settler society. It brings together a variety of perspectives that interrogate how place becomes intertwined with racial identity, exposing the systemic inequities rooted in colonial histories. The authors, through their sharp analyses, challenge the conventional narratives that often marginalize the experiences of indigenous populations and people of color.
By rewriting histories and examining the impact of colonization, the narrative unveils the complexities of belonging and exclusion in contemporary spaces. The contributions emphasize the importance of understanding spatial dynamics in shaping social hierarchies, ultimately advocating for a rethinking of legal frameworks that underpin these structures. Together, they call for critical reflection on how laws and policies can either perpetuate or dismantle the legacies of oppression, urging readers to envision a more equitable society.
By rewriting histories and examining the impact of colonization, the narrative unveils the complexities of belonging and exclusion in contemporary spaces. The contributions emphasize the importance of understanding spatial dynamics in shaping social hierarchies, ultimately advocating for a rethinking of legal frameworks that underpin these structures. Together, they call for critical reflection on how laws and policies can either perpetuate or dismantle the legacies of oppression, urging readers to envision a more equitable society.