Racism and anti-racism in Europe: a critical analysis of concepts and frameworks

Umut Erel
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Umut Erel: RCUK Academic Fellow, Centre for Citizenship, Identity and Governance, Open University

Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, 2007, vol. 13, issue 3, 359-375

Abstract: The targets and expressions of racism vary across Europe. This article discusses the relevance of different descriptions and analyses of racism. It considers the various terms used in different countries such as ‘ethnic minority’, ‘foreigner’ or ‘black’ to identify people considered as ‘others’ because of their ‘race’ or ethnicity and the significance of differences in terminology. The article shows the importance of a cross-national European perspective on racism. There are important convergences across European countries in the discourses and practices of racism, particularly the distinction between ‘useful’ and ‘abusive’ migrants. A cross-European perspective can be an important inspiration for anti-racist struggles.

Keywords: racism; Europe; comparative; anti-racist struggles; migrants; foreigners; blacks; ethnic minorities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1177/102425890701300304

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