Eduardo Bonilla-Silva’s acclaimed
Racism without Racists
examines in detail how Whites talk, think, and account for the
existence of racial inequality and makes clear that color-blind
racism is as insidious now as ever. The sixth edition of this
provocative book includes new material on systemic racism and how
color-blind racism framed many issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. A
revised conclusion addresses what readers can do to confront
racism—both personally and on a larger structural level.
New
to this edition:
New
Chapter 2, “What is Systemic Racism? Coming to Terms with How
Racism Shapes ‘All’ Whites (and Non-Whites)” explains how all
members of society participate in structural racism.
New
Chapter 10, “Color-Blind Racism in Pandemic Times” provides
coverage of racial disparities in mortality, the role of essential
workers, and hunger during the pandemic – particularly how public
discourse did not reflect how these problems are worse for
communities of color.
Updated
discussion of police surveillance and violence reflects the current
salience of police brutality in the U.S. and enhances the
conversation on suave racial discrimination (Chapter 3).
Addresses
the question, “What is to be done?” and offers White people ideas
on what they can do to change themselves (Chapter 11).
