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Governing with Words - The Political Dialogue on Race, Public Policy, and Inequality in America (Paperback)
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Governing with Words - The Political Dialogue on Race, Public Policy, and Inequality in America (Paperback)
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Rather than considering political discussions and rhetoric as
symbolic, inconsequential forms of politics, Governing with Words
conceptualizes them as forms of government action that can shape
institutions and societal norms. Daniel Q. Gillion refers to this
theory as 'discursive governance'. Federal politicians' statements
about racial and ethnic minority concerns aid the passage of
minority public policies and improve individual lifestyle
behaviors. Unfortunately, most of the American public continues to
disapprove of politicians' rhetoric that highlights race. The book
argues that addressing racial and ethnic inequality continues to be
a tug-of-war between avoiding the backlash of the majority in this
nation while advocating for minority interests. Even though this
paradox looms over politicians' discussions of race, race-conscious
political speech, viewed in its entirety, is the mechanism by which
marginalized groups find a place in the democratic process. Such
race-conscious discussions, the book argues, have ramifications
both within and outside of government.
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