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Race As a Floating Signifier

Synopsis
Reference edition: An unedited recording of a 65-minute lecture given by Professor Stuart Hall at Goldsmith’s College, London, on race and representation, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session. He argues that racism depends upon its discursive construction to accomplish its destructive function of classification, exclusion and repression. He articulates the implications for the struggle against racism in society of recognising race as a floating signifier.
Classroom edition: A 45-minute edited version illustrated with section headings, visuals and graphics, is also available.
Language
English
Country
United States
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 85 min.
Year of production
1997
Availability
Sale; 1997 sale: £40.00 (inc VAT +p&p) classroom edition 1997 sale: £40.00 (inc VAT +p&p) reference edition
Uses
Undergraduates and postgraduate students of cultural/media studies.
Subjects
Media studies
Keywords
cultural theory; media representation; popular culture; race relations

Credits

Director
Sut Jhally
Producer
Sut Jhally
Writer
Stuart Hall
Cast
Stuart Hall 

Production Company

Name

Media Education Foundation

Email
info@mediaed.org
Web
http://www.mediaed.org/ External site opens in new window
Phone
+ 1 413.584.8500
Fax
+ 1 413.586.8398
Address
60 Masonic Street
Northampton, MA
01060
USA

Distributor

Name

Media Education Foundation

Email
info@mediaed.org
Web
http://www.mediaed.org External site opens in new window
Phone
+1 413 584 8500
Fax
+1 413 586 8398
Address
60 Masonic Street
Northampton
Massachusetts 01060
USA
Notes
The MEF produces and distributes documentary films and other educational resources to inspire critical reflection on the social, political and cultural impact of the mass media, particularly in the US, with emphasis on gender, health, politics, race and commercialism. Sale on DVD.

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