The Gratifications of Whiteness: W. E. B. Du Bois and the Enduring Rewards of Anti-Blackness

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Ella Myers examines W. E. B. Du Bois's insights into American whiteness, revealing the complex rewards associated with white identity throughout history. By analyzing three motifs—wage, pleasure, and dominion—Myers illustrates that whiteness is a multifaceted concept rather than a singular identity. The book emphasizes how Du Bois's perspectives can deepen our understanding of contemporary whiteness, offering a critical lens through which to explore the implications of being white today, as articulated by a significant Black intellectual.