Lund, Martin

Whiteness (The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series)

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ISBN 13:: 9780262544191
author:: Lund, Martin
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: MIT Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2022
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 17.8 x 12.7 centimetres (0.37 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
Condition:: New
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The socially constructed phenomenon of whiteness: how it was created, how it changes, and how it protects and privileges people who are perceived as white. This volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series examines the complex nature of whiteness, tracing its creation, evolution, and ongoing impact. Whiteness is not a fixed concept, but rather a dynamic category that shifts over time and varies across cultures and contexts. Martin Lund explores how words like "white privilege" and "colorblindness" are used to describe and justify systems of hierarchical classification. He also examines the intersections of whiteness with other social categories, such as race, class, and gender. By understanding how whiteness is constructed and sustained, we can better appreciate its role in shaping our society and culture. Lund's analysis draws on decades of critical research and provides a nuanced perspective on this complex and multifaceted topic.

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