I Refuse to Condemn: Resisting Racism in Times of National Security

In times of heightened national security, scholars and activists from the communities under suspicion often attempt to alert the public to the more complex stories behind the headlines. But when they raise questions about the government, military and police policy, these individuals are routinely shut down and accused of being terrorist sympathisers or apologists for gang culture. In such environments, there is immense pressure to condemn what society at large fears. This collection explains how the expectation to condemn has emerged, tracking it against the normalisation of racism, and explores how writers manage to subvert expectations as part of their commitment to anti-racism.

Author: Asim Qureshi
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 11/15/2020
Pages: 296
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 8.60h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN13: 9781526151476
ISBN10: 1526151472
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | History & Theory | General
- Political Science | Security (National & International)
- Social Science | Discrimination

About the Author
Asim Qureshi is the Researcher Director of CAGE, an independent advocacy organisation