Racism In The Irish ExperienceIreland’s unique position as the only state in the European Union to have been colonised, coupled with the ambivalent experiences of Irish people within the British Empire, means that issues of ‘race’ in Ireland are overlaid by complex social and historical forces. This book is a unique analysis of the racialisation of Irish identities. The author examines key phases in the historical development of an Irish 'racial' consciousness, including 16th century colonisation and 19th century immigration to America and Great Britain. He then examines the legacy of this relationship, both in terms of the new migration into Ireland and relations with indigenous minorities -- travellers and Irish Jews. Garner explores the problematic links between nationalist ideologies and racism. He assesses the economic, social and political factors framing the experience of minorities in contemporary Ireland, and places these in a broader European context. |
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Page 58
... migrant workers . This is of course not to argue that all migrants slot into the foot of the labour hierarchy . Moreover , someone intent on verbal or physical abuse of a racialised group member will not enquire first as to the person's ...
... migrant workers . This is of course not to argue that all migrants slot into the foot of the labour hierarchy . Moreover , someone intent on verbal or physical abuse of a racialised group member will not enquire first as to the person's ...
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... migration for work in agriculture ( especially harvesting ) diminished from the 1840s onwards , falling by around half from 60,000 such migrants per year in the 1830s to 30,000 by the turn of the century ( Swift , 2002 : 51 ) . By 1861 ...
... migration for work in agriculture ( especially harvesting ) diminished from the 1840s onwards , falling by around half from 60,000 such migrants per year in the 1830s to 30,000 by the turn of the century ( Swift , 2002 : 51 ) . By 1861 ...
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... migrants are also viewed with suspicion in terms of their capacity to compete for employment and access it ahead of Irish nationals . This janus - faced response to immigration is far from specific to twenty - first - century Ireland ...
... migrants are also viewed with suspicion in terms of their capacity to compete for employment and access it ahead of Irish nationals . This janus - faced response to immigration is far from specific to twenty - first - century Ireland ...
Contents
Table | 2 |
Suggested Specific Characteristics of Irish Racism | 28 |
Indicators of Potential Labour Supply | 37 |
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