Beyond the Pale
White Women, Racism, and History
By Vron Ware | Publisher: Verso Books
About the book
How have ideas about white women figured in the history of racism? Vron Ware argues that they have been central, and that feminism has, in many ways, developed as a political movement within racist societies. Dissecting the different meanings of femininity and womanhood, Beyond the Pale examines the political connections between black and white women, both within contemporary racism and feminism, as well as in historical examples like the anti-slavery movement and the British campaign against lynching in the United States. Beyond the Pale is a major contribution to anti-racist work, confronting the historical meanings of whiteness as a way of overcoming the moralism that so often infuses anti-racist movements.
Editions of Beyond the Pale
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780860913368
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780860915522
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781784780128
- EBook
- ISBN 9781784780142
Read an Excerpt
How have ideas about white women figured in the history of racism? Vron Ware argues that they have been central, and that feminism has, in many ways, developed as a political movement within racist societies. Dissecting the different meanings of femininity and womanhood, Beyond the Pale examines the political connections between black and white women, both within contemporary racism and feminism, as well as in historical examples like the anti-slavery movement and the British campaign against lynching in the United States. Beyond the Pale is a major contribution to anti-racist work, confronting the historical meanings of whiteness as a way of overcoming the moralism that so often infuses anti-racist movements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beyond the Pale about?
How have ideas about white women figured in the history of racism? Vron Ware argues that they have been central, and that feminism has, in many ways, developed as a political movement within racist societies. Dissecting the different meanings of femininity and womanhood, Beyond the Pale examines the political connections between black and white women, both within contemporary racism and feminism, as well as in historical examples like the anti-slavery movement and the British campaign against lynching in the United States. Beyond the Pale is a major contribution to anti-racist work, confronting the historical meanings of whiteness as a way of overcoming the moralism that so often infuses anti-racist movements.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Beyond the Pale?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social and ethical issues > Social discrimination and social justice
Where can I read a sample of Beyond the Pale?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780860913368
Is Beyond the Pale part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Feminist Classics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Beyond the Pale?
Vron Ware
Who is the Publisher of the book Beyond the Pale?
Verso Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Beyond the Pale is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780860913368) and paperback(ISBN 9780860915522) and paperback(ISBN 9781784780128) and ebook(ISBN 9781784780142)
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