1. Book Review: A Racial Reckoning in Industrial Relations: Storytelling as Revolution from Within , by Tamara L. Lee, Sheri Davis-Faulkner, Naomi R. Williams, and Maite Tapia.
- Author
-
Whittaker, Xanthe
- Subjects
INDUSTRIAL relations ,RACE relations ,RACISM ,SOCIAL movements ,STORYTELLING ,INCIDENTAL learning - Abstract
"A Racial Reckoning in Industrial Relations: Storytelling as Revolution from Within" is a book that challenges the systemic bias in industrial relations (IR) scholarship and calls for a rethinking of how race is addressed in the field. The collection of essays highlights the contributions of scholars of color that have been historically erased from the IR canon and emphasizes the need to center race and racial oppression in the development of critical IR theory. The book draws inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement and the COVID-19 pandemic to examine the racial dynamics in the workplace and advocates for the adoption of theoretical resources from Critical Race Theory (CRT) to reshape IR knowledge. It also emphasizes the importance of narrative strategies and giving voice to marginalized groups in understanding systems of labor relations rooted in sexism and racism. While the collection primarily focuses on US experiences and theorizations, it suggests the need for a broader reckoning in racialized IR landscapes across global, national, and local contexts. Overall, the book provides concrete strategies and ideas for incorporating critical race perspectives into IR research, pedagogical practice, and engagement in labor relations. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024
- Full Text
- View/download PDF