Racial Diversity in Contemporary France: The Case of Colorblindness

This book offers a unique perspective on contemporary France by focusing on racial diversity, race, and racism as central features of French society and identity. Marie des Neiges Léonard critically reviews contentious public policies and significant issues, including reactions to the terrorist attack against satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and policies regarding the Islamic veil, revealing how color-blind racism plays a role in the persistence of racial inequality for French racial minorities. Drawing from American sociological frameworks, this outstanding study presents a new way of thinking in the study of racial identity politics in today's France.

Author: Marie Des Neiges Léonard
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Published: 11/29/2022
Pages: 176
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.44d
ISBN13: 9781529207996
ISBN10: 1529207991
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Discrimination
- Social Science | Sociology | General
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | General

About the Author
Marie des Neiges Léonard is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of South Alabama.