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Public Secrets : Race and Colour in Colonial and Independent Jamaica : 22

Public Secrets : Race and Colour in Colonial and Independent Jamaica : 22

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Uncover the hidden truths of Jamaica's colonial and independent past. This insightful book shines a light on the "public secret" of racial discrimination, where subtle yet pervasive forms of oppression were masked by a veneer of social acceptance. Through a critical lens, it examines the complex web of overt and covert discrimination that relegated black people to the bottom of the social ladder and elevated white and light-skinned individuals to the top. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including official documents, memoirs, and anthropological studies, this book reveals the ways in which racial disparities persisted despite vocal opposition. A vital contribution to the study of postcolonialism and critical race theory, this book challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths of Jamaica's history. By shedding light on these "public secrets," it offers a nuanced understanding of the social relations that shaped the island nation.
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Uncover the hidden truths of Jamaica's colonial and independent past. This insightful book shines a light on the "public secret" of racial discrimination, where subtle yet pervasive forms of oppression were masked by a veneer of social acceptance. Through a critical lens, it examines the complex web of overt and covert discrimination that relegated black people to the bottom of the social ladder and elevated white and light-skinned individuals to the top. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including official documents, memoirs, and anthropological studies, this book reveals the ways in which racial disparities persisted despite vocal opposition. A vital contribution to the study of postcolonialism and critical race theory, this book challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable truths of Jamaica's history. By shedding light on these "public secrets," it offers a nuanced understanding of the social relations that shaped the island nation.
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