Black British, White British
Black British, White British by Dilip Hiro, published by Monthly Review Press in January 1973, offers a detailed examination of the experiences of Britain’s African, Asian, and Caribbean communities. This revised edition, comprising 368 pages, presents a thorough account of their cultures, the motivations behind their migration to the UK, and the various forms of prejudice they have faced over time.
Readers will find a thoughtful exploration of critical questions surrounding identity and race relations in Great Britain. Hiro addresses the complexities of assimilation versus social pluralism and delves into the ongoing debate about what it means to be ‘British’ in a multicultural society. The book provides insights into the dynamics of race discrimination and the challenges faced by these communities, making it a significant contribution to discussions on race relations in the UK.
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In this sympathetic and admirably documented account, Dilip Hiro charts the fortunes of Britain’s African, Asian and Caribbean communities. He describes their cultures, the reasons for their arrival in the UK, and the overt and covert prejudices they have encountered since.
Is assimilation or social pluralism the way forward? What does it mean to be ‘British’? Why do a great number of people still believe that blackness precludes Britishness? These are questions that will not go away. Dilip Hiro, in this ground-breaking text, tackles them head on.
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