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Book SynopsisThis important book provides the first substantial analysis of white working class perspectives on multiculturalism and change in the UK, improving our understanding of this under-researched group and suggesting a new and progressive agenda for white working class communities.
Trade Review"A very timely addition in the contemporary debate relating to the intersectionality of social class." - Journal of Social Policy
“Unafraid of complicating the story rather than cutting corners, Beider digs around in the untidy spaces between the personal and the collective, and between antipathy and solidarity in this engaging and revealing exploration of white working-class responses to, and investments in multicultural Britain” Steve Garner, Open University
“While racial conflict remains a very real problem, with significant effects on politics and policy, this book reminds us that racism transcends traditional class boundaries and focuses on the best source for understanding working-class culture – the lived experiences and the voices of working-class people.” Sherry Linkon, Georgetown University, USA
"Harris Beider prioritises the voices of people in white, working-class communities – providing a rich and provocative analysis of ethnicity, class, power and representation. This book is a vital – and timely - resource for policy-makers." Julia Unwin, Chief Executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Table of ContentsFrom hero to zero: the decline of the white working class; The birth of chav culture: stereotypes and exclusion; White working class and racist? An exploration; A reactionary voice: nuanced views on multiculturalism; Integrated and equal: similar challenges and opportunities; Reshaping white working class identities: inclusive and progressive; An agenda for change.
