New Books in Sociology Cars, Race and Class with Yunis Alam
Mar 22, 2025
Yunis Alam, Head of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Bradford, dives into the intricate relationships between cars, race, and class. He discusses how vehicles symbolize status and identity, particularly within the Pakistani community in Bradford. Alam explores the racialization of car culture and its implications for Muslim communities, revealing how certain cars can reinforce stereotypes. He also shares humorous anecdotes about personal car ownership while reflecting on the dual nature of cars as both status symbols and sources of societal conflict.
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