Whitewash: Racialized Politics and the Media

by John Gabriel

By putting the language used in television, the radio, the internet and press, as well as that spoken by key leaders, under the spotlight, what is ultimately revealed is the existence of a 'white' language, both coded and overt.
Taking specific examples and presenting new factual evidence, John Gabriel studies the racial politics that lie behind much of the communication in the public arena. Case studies draw on contemporary political controversies and are used to explore the relationship between racialised forms of media discourse and political and economic change.

228 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 1998

Reviews

[Asha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!

[Don · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read, with Gabriel's argument about whiteness as a range of cultural practices which exist across a continuum of values being its most interesting element. The issue of the media is surprisingly under-developed, with discussion being limited to examples of the different ways it is used by both white supremecists and liberal anti-racists. Interesing issues to mull over though.