Full Description
First published in 1982, Community Work and Racism takes as its theme the fundamental need of the black community in Britain to be freed from the disabling effects of white racism both in the individual and institutional forms. Starting from the premise that racism is a 'white problem' in Britain, the book argues that community work must put white racism on everyone's local and national alliances in the fight against racism in British society. The contributors consider the response, or lack of it, there has so far been by 'white' community work to racism, and look at the state's response to racism as it impinges on community work. They discuss black community action and initiatives on racism, explore alliances which have come into being in the fight against racism, and examine the conditions which make such alliances possible. This book will be of interest to students of sociology, public policy, race and ethnic studies.
Contents
Foreword Acknowledgements 1. Racism - the response of community work 2. Racism and ACW's development 3. Somerville Adventure Playground: play in a multi-racial setting 4. Racism awareness trainings: training to make a difference 5. The state's response to racism: towards a relational explanation 6. The sociology of race - time to change course? 7. Inequality in a school system 8. Opening employment and training opportunities in community work 9. Separatism or black control? 10. Dachwyng Saturday School 11. Sri Guru Singh Sabha: Southall 12. The Scrap Sus Campaign 13. Alliances and coalitions in the struggle for racial equality 14. A local black alliance: Consortium of Ethnic Minority Groups in Lambeth 15. The Asian Resource Centre - Birmingham 16. Work with migrant workers Index
