Social Stratification; Race & Ethnicity
Covert Racism in the USA and Globally
By , Miami University (November 2007)
Sections: Social Stratification, Race & Ethnicity
Subjects: Sociology, Sociology of Race and Ethnicity.
Key Topic: cultural diversity.
Abstract
Covert racism, born out of imperialist needs to maximize profit at the expense of racialized others, stands shielded by institutions, culture, stereotypical assumptions, and tradition. Whereas overt racism assumed blatant and insidious forms, covert racism hides behind the façade of ‘politeness’, political correctness and expediency. Racially coded words and calls for racial blindness obfuscate the reality of this subtle, subversive, and often hidden form of racism. Covert racism, just like its twin overt racism, is neither innocent nor harmless. The scars of covert racism, often seen in terms of increased levels of disease, negative sanctions, inadequate information, and lost opportunities – serve to continually victimize racial nonelites.
DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-9020.2007.00057.x
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