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

Director

Sut Jhally

Producer

Sut Jhally

Writer

Stuart Hall

Cast

Stuart Hall

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