critical legal theories

four cases in which the legal issue was "race" -- that of a chinese restaurant owner who was fined for employing a white woman; a black man who was refused service in a bar; a jew who wanted to buy a cottage but was prevented by the property owners' association; and a trinidadian of east indian descent who was acceptable to the canadian army but was rejected for immigration on grounds of "race" -- drawn from the period between 1914 and 1955, are intimately examined to explore the role of the supreme court of canada and the law in the racialization of canadian society.

in the canadian criminal justice system, aboriginal peoples are overrepresented as both victims and offenders. the aboriginal incarcerated population in canada is rising each year and aboriginal people are twice as likely to become victims of assaults when compared to non-aboriginal people. in response, the canadian state has framed the disproportionate victimization and criminalization of aboriginal peoples as being an "indian problem."

historically canadians have considered themselves to be more or less free of racial prejudice. although this conception has been challenged in recent years, it has not been completely dispelled. in colour-coded, constance backhouse illustrates the tenacio

in this book sherene razack explores what happens when whites look at non-whites, and in particular at non-white women. most studies examining this encounter between dominant and subordinate groups focus on how it occurs in films, books, and popular culture. in contrast, razack addresses how non-white women are viewed, and how they must respond, in classrooms and courtrooms.

in acknowledging the possibility that as the world changes so too does racism, this book argues that racism is not disappearing, despite claims of living in a post-racial and multicultural world.

this book brings together essays from a distinguished group of scholars, presenting an array of views about the meaning of equality and providing perspectives on the on-going debates about it.

"this collection is the product of a continuing conversation. the text was preceded in september 2007 by a scholarly workshop held in toronto, ontario, organized with the support of the social sciences and humanities research council of canada (sshrc), queen's university, and york university.

in a world where basic human rights are under attack and discrimination is widespread, advancing equality reminds us of the critical role of constitutions in creating and protecting equal rights. combining a comparative analysis of equal rights in the constitutions of all 193 united nations member countries with inspiring stories of activism and powerful court cases from around the globe, the book traces the trends in constitution drafting over the past half century and examines how stronger protections against discrimination have transformed lives.

a wide-ranging and comprehensive survey of modern legal scholarship and the evolution of law in america what do catharine mackinnon, the legacy of brown v. board of education, and lani guinier have in common? all have, in recent years, become flashpoints for different approaches to legal reform. in the last quarter century, the study and practice of law have been profoundly influenced by a number of powerful new movements; academics and activists alike are rethinking the interaction between law and society, focusing more on the tangible effects of law on human lives than on its procedural elements.

since its launch in 2006, twitter has served as a major platform for political performance, social justice activism, and large-scale public debates over race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and nationality. it has empowered minoritarian groups to organize protests, articulate often-underrepresented perspectives, and form community. it has also spread hashtags that have been used to bully and silence women, people of color, and lgbtq people. #identity is among the first scholarly books to address the positive and negative effects of twitter on our contemporary world.

what is the state of race and ethnic studies today? how has the field emerged? what are the core concepts, debates and issues? this panoramic, critical survey of the field supplies researchers and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with a vital resource. it is a rigorous, focused examination of the central questions in the field today. the text examines: the roots of the field of race and ethnic studies. the distinction between race and ethnicity. methodological issues facing researchers. intersections between race and ethnicity and questions of sexuality, gender, nation and social transformation. the challenge of multiculturalism.

racisms: an introduction introduces practical methods which enable 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to think coherently and sociologically about this complex feature of the global landscape. steve garner argues that there is no single monolithic object of analysis but rather a plural set of ideas and practices that result in the introduction of race into social relations.

this text delivers a comprehensive overview of race and ethnicity across the criminal justice system. it unpacks terms such as ′race′, ′diversity′ and ′multiculturalism′ to equip 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 with a thorough understanding of this complex subject area. featuring chapters by leading experts, race and criminal justice provides a specialist introduction to each area of the criminal justice system, including police, prosecution, prisons and probation. it also features stimulating discussion of contemporary issues, such as criminal justice responses to refugees and asylum seekers, and the experiences of muslims within the criminal justice system post-9/11 and 7/7.