Joe R. Feagin is a prominent American sociologist and social theorist whose extensive research delves into racial and gender issues, particularly within the United States. His work critically examines the deeply entrenched social structures and dynamics that shape interpersonal relationships and societal inequalities. Feagin analyzes the ways in which racial and gender stereotypes are constructed, perpetuated, and how they impact the daily lives of individuals and communities. His approach is both analytical and incisive, seeking to expose the underlying mechanisms of power and discrimination in contemporary society.
The concept of the white racial frame is explored as a foundational element of systemic racism in the United States, influencing various aspects of society. This new edition delves into its presence in popular culture and examines its impact on public policymaking, immigration, environmental issues, health care, and crime. The book highlights how deeply entrenched racial perceptions shape American institutions and societal norms.
The book offers a thorough examination of the societal implications stemming from the U.S. transitioning to a white minority nation due to demographic shifts. It delves into the impact of increasing diversity, exploring how this change affects social dynamics, identity, and power structures within American society, making it a crucial read for understanding contemporary racial issues.
Revealing Britain’s Systemic Racism applies an existing scholarly paradigm (systemic racism and the white racial frame) to assess the implications of Markle’s entry and place in the British royal family, including an analysis that bears on visual and material culture. The white racial frame, as it manifests in the UK, represents an important lens through which to map and examine contemporary racism and related inequities. By questioning the long-held, but largely anecdotal, beliefs about racial progressiveness in the UK, the authors provide an original counter-narrative about how Markle’s experiences as a biracial member of the royal family can help illumine contemporary forms of racism in Britain. Revealing Britain’s Systemic Racism identifies and documents the plethora of ways systemic racism continues to shape ecological spaces in the UK. Kimberley Ducey and Joe R. Feagin challenge romanticized notions of racial inclusivity by applying Feagin’s long-established work, aiming to make a unique and significant contribution to literature in sociology and in various other disciplines.