Democracy is Awkward, Grappling with Racism Inside American Grassroots Political Organizing
Grappling with Racism Inside American Grassroots Political Organizing
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Michael Rosino's "Democracy is Awkward" delves into the complexities of racial inclusion within progressive grassroots political organizations.
The book uses ethnographic data from a real-world organization to illustrate how white progressives' reluctance to share power hinders social change.
Rosino highlights the disconnect between stated goals of racial equity and the reality of predominantly white membership and leadership.
He analyzes the habits, routines, and discursive strategies that perpetuate this imbalance, offering valuable insights into the challenges of building truly inclusive political spaces.
The book ultimately calls for a more conscious and deliberate approach to power-sharing and genuine solidarity.
The book uses ethnographic data from a real-world organization to illustrate how white progressives' reluctance to share power hinders social change.
Rosino highlights the disconnect between stated goals of racial equity and the reality of predominantly white membership and leadership.
He analyzes the habits, routines, and discursive strategies that perpetuate this imbalance, offering valuable insights into the challenges of building truly inclusive political spaces.
The book ultimately calls for a more conscious and deliberate approach to power-sharing and genuine solidarity.
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Jessica Vasquez-Tokos, "Burdens of Belonging: Race in an Unequal Nation" (NYU Press, 2025)
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Michael Rosino, "Democracy Is Awkward: Grappling with Racism Inside American Grassroots Political Organizing" (UNC Press, 2025)
