Theorizing Race, Racism, and Race Inequalities

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. Your initial post is due Wednesday January 6th by midnight. Plagarism free and turn it in report pls.