Resisting Racism and Xenophobia: Global Perspectives on Race, Gender, and Human Rights

by Faye V. Harrison (Contributor), Subhadra Mitra Channa (Contributor), Jan Delacourt (Contributor)

Faye V. Harrison's collection of essays focuses on the intersections between race, gender, sexuality, class, and nationality that exert a huge influence on human rights conflicts around the world. Using compelling examples, the authors illustrate the central premise that understanding the dynamics of these intersections has important implications for effectively confronting oppression and constructing positive change. Investigating conflicts in Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australia, they also reflect upon political concerns and anxieties worldwide that have grown out of the catasrophe of 9/11. The contributors comprise an internationally diverse group of anthropologists and human rights activists concerned with global, culturally diverse, gendered experiences. This anthology will be valuable to instructors, human rights workers, and applied professionals in anthropology, gender studies, ethnic studies, and international human rights.

296 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Danielle Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice collection of short, informative essays written after the Sept 2001 world conference on racism. Mostly informational essays on the state of racism in different populations and geographical areas around to world, with a little race and gender theory mixed in. I got a lot out of this book, especially considering what a relatively easy read it was. Recommended!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

My advisor is the editor of this volume, and a dear friend is also an author. This book has been one I return to frequently to set me straight. It's a wealth of information.