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Exploring the concept of whiteness, this book delves into its historical invention and evolution, questioning the societal and cultural factors that have shaped racial identities. It examines the transition of certain immigrant groups, like the Irish and Jews, from nonwhite to white status, and discusses the complexities of racial identity, including the phenomenon of "passing for white." Through these inquiries, the book seeks to unravel the nuanced meanings of race and identity in a changing social landscape.
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Critical White Studies, Richard Delgado
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- Released
- 1997
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- Title
- Critical White Studies
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard Delgado
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 704
- ISBN13
- 9781566395328
- Category
- Ethnography, Forensic science / Police
- Description
- Exploring the concept of whiteness, this book delves into its historical invention and evolution, questioning the societal and cultural factors that have shaped racial identities. It examines the transition of certain immigrant groups, like the Irish and Jews, from nonwhite to white status, and discusses the complexities of racial identity, including the phenomenon of "passing for white." Through these inquiries, the book seeks to unravel the nuanced meanings of race and identity in a changing social landscape.