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Racism and anti-racism in Europe: a critical analysis of concepts and frameworks

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  • Umut Erel

    (RCUK Academic Fellow, Centre for Citizenship, Identity and Governance, Open University)

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The targets and expressions of racism vary across Europe. This article discusses the relevance of different descriptions and analyses of racism. It considers the various terms used in different countries such as ‘ethnic minority’, ‘foreigner’ or ‘black’ to identify people considered as ‘others’ because of their ‘race’ or ethnicity and the significance of differences in terminology. The article shows the importance of a cross-national European perspective on racism. There are important convergences across European countries in the discourses and practices of racism, particularly the distinction between ‘useful’ and ‘abusive’ migrants. A cross-European perspective can be an important inspiration for anti-racist struggles.

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  • Umut Erel, 2007. "Racism and anti-racism in Europe: a critical analysis of concepts and frameworks," Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, , vol. 13(3), pages 359-375, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:treure:v:13:y:2007:i:3:p:359-375
    DOI: 10.1177/102425890701300304
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    1. Steve Jefferys, 2015. "The context to challenging discrimination against ethnic minorities and migrant workers at work," Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, , vol. 21(1), pages 9-22, February.
    2. Antonio Martín Artiles & Oscar Molina, 2011. "Crisis, economic uncertainty and union members' attitudes towards immigration in Europe," Transfer: European Review of Labour and Research, , vol. 17(4), pages 453-469, November.

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