Repositioning, not replacing, race: the case for concepts of descent-based difference

In this response to the very thoughtful critiques of our book, An Ugly Word: Rethinking Race in Italy and the United States, we advocate for a comparative sociological examination of race that, while acknowledging and documenting its enduring centrality, also explores alternative notions of ancestry...

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Published in:Ethnic and racial studies 2024-06, Vol.47 (8), p.1638-1646
Main Authors: Maneri, Marcello, Morning, Ann
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Comprehension
concept of race
Descent
ethnicity
Italy
new racism
Race
Racial differences
Social scientists
United States
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Summary:In this response to the very thoughtful critiques of our book, An Ugly Word: Rethinking Race in Italy and the United States, we advocate for a comparative sociological examination of race that, while acknowledging and documenting its enduring centrality, also explores alternative notions of ancestry-based distinction. The framework that we propose for examining the full range of such "concepts of descent-based difference," rather than obscuring social scientists' comprehension of the enduring significance of whiteness or disregarding the role of race as a socio-political construct, serves to broaden and systematize our analysis. It facilitates a nuanced exploration of the perception and categorization of diverse groups in varied societies worldwide. We are also grateful for the critics' suggestions for further exploring our "race-conscious versus race-skeptic" binary and the public relevance of our research.
ISSN:0141-9870
1466-4356
DOI:10.1080/01419870.2023.2282071