{"product_id":"9781666973709","title":"Unmasking Corporatized Racism in Retail","description":"\u003ch3\u003eContemporary Perspectives on Social Inequalities in the United States\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eUnmasking Corporatized Racism in Retail\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eXavier D. Clark | Richard T. Craig | Anne M. Nicotera\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Discrimination\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnmasking Corporatized Racism in Retail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e pulls back the curtain on an industry that has long celebrated exclusivity while quietly sustaining systemic inequity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Xavier D. Clark and Dr. Richard T. Craig trace the historical roots of luxury fashion-from brands founded in the shadows of colonialism to contemporary boutiques where Black shoppers are profiled, dismissed, or erased. Through research, lived experience, and cultural analysis, the book shows how corporatized racism thrives in luxury retail, simultaneously exploiting Black culture while excluding Black consumers. At once deeply personal and rigorously analytical, this work blends narrative and strategy, moving beyond critique to provide practical pathways for transformation. From boardrooms to boutiques, \u003ci\u003eUnmasking Corporatized Racism in Retail \u003c\/i\u003echallenges executives, educators, and consumers alike to dismantle the systems that devalue Black identity and to reimagine luxury as a space of belonging rather than exclusion. This is more than a book about fashion. It is a love letter to Black dignity, a testament to the resilience of consumers who refuse to be diminished, and a bold vision for an industry that must decide between performative gestures and authentic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eXavier D. Clark\u003c\/b\u003e is an executive strategist, organizational health expert, and communication scholar whose work explores the intersection of leadership, identity, culture, and emotional sustainability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard T. Craig\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Communication at George Mason University, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781666973709\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63030483091596,"sku":"9781666973709","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_75089406-b958-4349-a926-291ddf70aa89.jpg?v=1792188573","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781666973709","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}