First published in 1998, this book is an examination of antiracist
discourses and practices in France. It sets out to trace the
development of post-war French antiracism through the life of
antiracist organizations, setting this within a broader historical,
political and social context. It breaks new ground in that it
analyses antiracism as a body of ideas in its own right, rather
than as a mirror image of racism. The author uses previously
unpublished archival material from French organizations combined
with observations from current events. She argues that antiracist
discourses and practices are structured around four main themes:
discrimination, representation, solidarity and hegemony. While
perceptions of discrimination have evolved into complex
understandings of social exclusion, the representational functions
of antiracist groups were challenged by immigrant workers movements
themselves. Solidarity remained central to antiracist practices in
different political contexts. Underpinning these features lies a
hegemonic social project through which antiracists have sought to
promote a 'common sense' through political and educational
campaigns. The author concludes that French antiracism although
constantly changing and refocusing is now a pluralist, transversal,
hegemonic movement and an important component of civil society.
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