ABSTRACT

Bringing together distinguished experts in the field of race relations this book addresses questions which are increasingly relevant in the current socio-political context of Great Britain. The kind of visions of multicultural Britain which are currently being canvassed and the problems which ethnic minorities continue to face are addressed, together with an examination of the new policy initiatives which are needed to tackle these problems. Race Relations in Britain falls into three parts which:
* analyse contemporary trends, articulating a vision of multicultural Britain and exploring important theoretical controversies
* identify the obstacles that stand in the way of a racism-free Britain, looking at current policy in areas such as immigration, employment, education, the criminal justice system as well as the role of the media
* offer a vision of a multi-cultural Britain, advancing new policies based on current research.

chapter 1|21 pages

Integrating minorities

ByBhikhu Parekh

chapter 2|14 pages

From legislation to integration

Twenty years of the Race Relations Act
ByAnthony Lester

chapter 3|17 pages

Tackling racial discrimination

ByPeter Sanders

chapter 5|22 pages

The impact of immigration policy on race relations

BySarah Spencer

chapter 6|15 pages

Towards a learning society

Can ethnic minorities participate fully?
ByTessa Blackstone

chapter 7|17 pages

The media and race relations

ByYasmin Alibhai-Brown

chapter 8|30 pages

Race and ethnicity in housing

A diversity of experience
ByValerie Karn, Deborah Phillips

chapter 9|21 pages

‘Race' and the criminal justice system

ByMarian FitzGerald

chapter 11|17 pages

British race relations in a European context

ByAnn Dummett

chapter 12|18 pages

Immigration and ethnic relations in Britain and America1

ByJohn Stone, Howard Lasus

chapter 13|12 pages

Conclusion

ByPeter Newsam