Noel Ignatiev (Book order)

Noel Ignatiev Book order

Noel Ignatiev was an American historian known for his work on the social construction of race. He posited that race is a social construct and advocated for the abolition of the "white race"—understood as the dismantling of white privilege and racial identity—as essential for humanity. As a co-founder of the New Abolitionist Society and co-editor of the journal Race Traitor, his philosophy is encapsulated by the motto: "Treason to whiteness is loyalty to humanity." His writings critically examine racial categories and their societal implications.

Acceptable Men: Life in the Largest Steel Mill in the World

110 pages
4 hours of reading

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In the 1960s and '70s, class struggle surged in U.S. industrial cities. Many leftists joined these struggles by going to work in the nation's factories; among them was Noel Ignatiev. He labored in different factories during this period, and this memoir came from his experiences as an electrician in the blast furnace division of U.S. Steel Gary Works. His first-hand account reveals the day-to-day workings of white supremacy, patriarchy, and the exploitation of labor. More so, though, we see the seeds of a new society sown in the workers' on-the-job resistance. The stories Noel tells are gripping and humorous--and at times will bring you to tears.