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  • 2 - Who Targeted Citizens Blame

  • Sally A. Nuamah, Northwestern University, Illinois
  • Book:
    Closed for Democracy
    Published online:
    11 March 2023
    Print publication:
    22 December 2022, pp 59-84

  • Summary

    Chapter 2 looks at how and to whom targeted citizens’ attribute blame and responsibility for school closure actions. In so doing, it brings forth issues of race, and representation, demonstrating the ability of those affected by closure to assign blame based on who holds the most power over closure decisions. In particular, this chapter shows how targets of closure express decreased support for the school district, generally, and decreased support for political actors associated with the policy, specifically the mayor and/or the governor. Further, it reveals how citizens determine the role of race in shaping who to blame more or less for what they are experiencing.