Intolerant Britain? [electronic resource] : hate, citizenship and difference / Derek McGhee.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Maidenhead : Open University Press, 2005.Description: x, 233 pISBN:
  • 9780335226405 (e-book)
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 22
LOC classification:
  • HN400.M26 M3 2005
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also available in printed form ISBN 9780335216741
Summary: 'Intolerant Britain' uses case studies to explore social problems in British society. Topics covered include racism, asylophobia, Islamophobia and homophobia. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore a number of high-profile and contemporary `social problems' that exist in British society, including:Racism and institutional racismEthnic and religious community segregationSocial and institutional asylophobia Islamophobia and the incitement of religious hatredHomophobia, institutional homophobia and community safetyAt the same time the book examines various legislative and strategic movements introduced to tackle these social problems, for example strategies to counter institutional prejudices (especially in policing), hate crime legislation, managed migration, community safety and community cohesion strategies. Throughout the book, McGhee contextualizes these strategies within the Government's wider project of attempting to revitalize British citizenship.Intolerant Britain? is key reading for students on courses in sociology, social policy, politics, race and ethnicity studies, gender studies, media and cultural studies and criminology.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-226) and index.

'Intolerant Britain' uses case studies to explore social problems in British society. Topics covered include racism, asylophobia, Islamophobia and homophobia. This fascinating book uses case studies to explore a number of high-profile and contemporary `social problems' that exist in British society, including:Racism and institutional racismEthnic and religious community segregationSocial and institutional asylophobia Islamophobia and the incitement of religious hatredHomophobia, institutional homophobia and community safetyAt the same time the book examines various legislative and strategic movements introduced to tackle these social problems, for example strategies to counter institutional prejudices (especially in policing), hate crime legislation, managed migration, community safety and community cohesion strategies. Throughout the book, McGhee contextualizes these strategies within the Government's wider project of attempting to revitalize British citizenship.Intolerant Britain? is key reading for students on courses in sociology, social policy, politics, race and ethnicity studies, gender studies, media and cultural studies and criminology.

Also available in printed form ISBN 9780335216741

Electronic reproduction. Askews and Holts. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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