Author: Afua Hirsch
publisher name: Jonathan Cape
ISBN: 9781911214281
Brit(ish) explores a search for identity, delving into the everyday racism that plagues British society. Afua Hirsch tackles the awkward, troubled relationship with Britain's history, addressing why liberal attempts to be 'colour-blind' have caused more problems than solutions and why discussions about race are often avoided. In this personal and provocative investigation, Hirsch highlights a British crisis of identity, emphasizing the nation's denial about its past and present. The book reflects on the contradictions in the British narrative, portraying a country that celebrates its abolitionist history while neglecting its legacy of slavery. Hirsch challenges the perception that fairness is a core value while immigration is viewed as a problem. Brit(ish) serves as a story of how and why these perceptions have developed and presents an urgent call for change.
