Theorizing Race
In the Editor’s Introduction to Section One: Theorizing Race, Racism, and Race Inequalities (textbook), we are introduced to the concept of color-blind racism which, based in the work of Bonilla-Silva (2013), is defined as a racial ideology that explains contemporary racial inequality as the outcome of nonracial dynamics (Golash-Boza 2016:45). Thus, rather than linking racist ideology to structural and individual racism, we cite other causes such as, economic factors, or differences in behavior or culture. Bonilla-Silva (2013) uses several frameworks to illustrate how color-blind racism works: (1) abstract liberalism, (2) naturalization, (3) minimization of racism, and (4) cultural racism. Discuss one of these strategies in a well-developed initial post. Your initial post should include a definition of your selected strategy, and your original thoughts, and ideas on how this strategy contributes to color-blind racism. Make sure that you offer a critical analysis. Integrate the text and/or supplementary scholarly material into your initial post. If you choose to use personal experience, make sure that these experiences fit into the larger scheme of structural racism and/or individual racism. Bonilla-Silva, Eduardo. 2013. Racism Without Racists: Color-Blind Racism and the Persistence of Racial Inequality in America. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield. Golash-Boza, Tanya Marie. 2016. Race & Racisms: A Critical Approach, Brief Edition. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. _______________________________________________ Initial Posts: Each initial post should provide a substantive response to the forum question. A substantive response is based in sound critical thinking that offers a balanced, thought-provoking assessment of the forum topic. The initial post should be thorough yet concise. In order to support your views, integrate the course material, especially the text, and/or integrate outside scholarly work. Please note, the dictionary, and information from web-sites such as, Wikipedia are not scholarly sites. Initial posts should be at least 250 words.
