ANTIRACISM IN WHITE AREAS - THE EXAMPLE OF TYNESIDE

This paper discusses the development of anti-racist consciousness amongst educationalists in a predominantly white location in Britain (Tyneside). The notion that the emergence of anti-racism in 'white' areas can be adequately conceptualized in terms of anti-racism's move from 'multiracial' locations is rejected. It is argued that the development of anti-racist attitudes amongst Tyneside educationalists needs to be examined in terms of their experiences of working and living in the area. Through the use of a series of interviews it is shown how this group has reformulated anti-racism in the light of local social conditions.