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Sociology

The Social Construction of Whiteness in Postcolonial Migration Contexts

Quick fact

In early 20th-century Australia, immigrants from Southern Europe were not considered 'white' and faced discrimination, but by the late 20th century, they were fully assimilated into 'whiteness'—a clear demonstration that whiteness is a flexible social category shaped by migration politics and economic needs.

Why this is interesting

You’ve probably heard that race is a social construct. But have you ever wondered why 'whiteness' seems to change its meaning when people migrate from one country to another?