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'It feels made up': Post racialism and colorblind ideology within individual constructions of self identity
Malmö universitet, Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS), Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS).ORCID-id: 0000-0002-4377-0772
2024 (engelsk)Inngår i: Ethnicities, ISSN 1468-7968, E-ISSN 1741-2706, Vol. 24, nr 6, s. 899-919Artikkel i tidsskrift (Fagfellevurdert) Published
Abstract [en]

This article aims to explore the interrelation between post racialism, colorblind ideology, and the perception of Swedishness. Through 40 interviews and surveys conducted in Malmo, Sweden, participants were asked to reflect on race, ethnicity, and Swedishness. Multiple meanings were present in the participants' responses, half of whom were white and half non-white. For white participants, boundaries around the in-group construction of 'Swedishness' were based in whiteness, yet these participants held overwhelmingly negative attitudes towards the use of words race or racialization. On the other hand, non-white participants viewed race and racialization with less negative connotations, yet they also endorsed the need to be white in order to be perceived as being Swedish. The results support the notion that abandonment of the word race does not always equate to an abandonment of whiteness. This article builds upon and expands previous findings in the U.S. context while contributing to an emerging body of literature on race and racialization in Sweden. Additionally, it seeks to challenge dominant narratives and assumptions of 'Swedishness' and its connection to whiteness.

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Sage Publications, 2024. Vol. 24, nr 6, s. 899-919
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Race, racialization, post racial, colorblind, Sweden, racial identity, group identity, self identification, whiteness
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-62590DOI: 10.1177/14687968231191751ISI: 001044732800001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85167434965OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mau-62590DiVA, id: diva2:1797767
Tilgjengelig fra: 2023-09-15 Laget: 2023-09-15 Sist oppdatert: 2024-12-10bibliografisk kontrollert
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1. 'We don't use the word race': Boundaries of in-group membership in Sweden
Åpne denne publikasjonen i ny fane eller vindu >>'We don't use the word race': Boundaries of in-group membership in Sweden
2024 (engelsk)Doktoravhandling, med artikler (Annet vitenskapelig)
Abstract [en]

This dissertation explores the connections between the group construction of Swedishness, whiteness, and belongingness, exploring how these dynamics shape individuals' experiences of belongingness and non-belongingness. Employing a social-psychological lens, the research investigates the interplay between race and ingroup construction, shedding light on the complexities of Swedish identity within the broader global context. The dissertation comprises of a introduction (Kappa) and three stand alone articles, each contributing to the academic discourse while intersecting in their themes.

The first article utilizes quantitative data to examine the feelings of belongingness among individuals from different ethnic backgrounds in Sweden. Results indicate a positive correlation between national and ethnic identifications, allowing for concurrent membership in various groups without contradiction, yet also suggests an empirical link between being appraised as Swedish and being white. The second article presents qualitative data, revealing that 'Swedishness' is closely tied to whiteness, particularly among white participants who also espoused hesitancy and adversion to the concept of ‘race’. In contrast, non-white participants display a more nuanced perspective on race and racialization. The third article investigates whether majority ethnic in-group and non-majority out-group members perceive and agree upon broad and specific representations of 'Swedishness' through a classic social categorization experiment. Results suggest a prevalence of associating 'Swedishness' with white individuals, despite efforts towards multicultural representation.

Through these investigations, the dissertation provides valuable insights into the construction of Swedish group identity and its implications for both in-group and out-group members. By addressing research gaps and employing diverse methodologies, this work contributes to a deeper understanding of intergroup relations and identity dynamics in contemporary Swedish society.

sted, utgiver, år, opplag, sider
Malmö: Malmö University Press, 2024. s. 86
Serie
Malmö Studies in International Migration and Ethnic Relations, ISSN 1652-3997, E-ISSN 2004-9285
Emneord
Ethnicity, Identity, Social Psychology, Group membership, Ethnic Relations, International Migration and Ethnic Relations, Race, Racialization, Belongingness, Sweden, Swedishness, Swedish Identity
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urn:nbn:se:mau:diva-66411 (URN)10.24834/isbn.9789178774623 (DOI)978-91-7877-461-6 (ISBN)978-91-7877-462-3 (ISBN)
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2024-05-03, NI:C0E11, Malmö University, Niagara, Malmö, 10:15 (engelsk)
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Paper III in dissertation as manuscript. 

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Tilgjengelig fra: 2024-04-16 Laget: 2024-04-12 Sist oppdatert: 2024-10-14bibliografisk kontrollert

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