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Minimizations and denials of racism by UK residents from Zimbabwe as occasioned linguistic practice.
- Source :
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Ethnic & Racial Studies . Apr2023, Vol. 46 Issue 5, p1082-1100. 19p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper argues that talk about racism produced by UK residents from Zimbabwe during life history interviews conducted in 2011 should be regarded as occasioned linguistic practice rather than a means of accessing their experiences or views about racism. Firstly, I show that interviewees downplayed racism in the UK to emphasize that Zimbabwe has a far greater problem with forms of structural inequality. This was part of a broader attempt to construct Zimbabwe as an undesirable place and thereby justify their presence in the UK. Secondly, I explore ways interviewees tried to ensure their talk about racism did not position them as victims. This paper focuses on appropriated oppression, a dimension of racism neglected by scholars, particularly those studying migrants. It seeks to demonstrate that appropriated oppression is a form of mediated action rather than a psychological state. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RACISM
*RACE discrimination
*RACE relations
*EQUALITY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01419870
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Ethnic & Racial Studies
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162056148
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2022.2101893