The article explores how racist politicians and ideologues employ coded language, or 'dog whistles,' to promote racist agendas without overtly appearing racist. The discussion highlights migration as a focal point where concerns about crime and disease associated with migrants are articulated in a seemingly rational manner. By framing these issues, they can draw in non-racists while shielding themselves from accusations of racism. The tactics outlined allow for the expression of racist ideologies while maintaining plausible deniability, underscoring the complexities of racism in contemporary political discourse.
Racist politicians utilize coded language and dog whistles to express their views without overtly appearing racist, appealing to fears of crime and disease associated with migration.
By framing migrants in the context of criminality and disease, racists can engage with non-racists while maintaining plausible deniability, leveraging historical American racism.
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