Making Whiteness: The Culture of Segregation in the South, 1890-1940
In 'Making Whiteness,' Grace Elizabeth Hale investigates the cultural underpinnings of segregation in the South from 1890 to 1940. The book uncovers how social norms and everyday practices constructed and maintained racial boundaries, shaping the identity of whiteness and perpetuating division in American society.
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Making Whiteness explores the culture of segregation in the American South during the period from 1890 to 1940. Grace Elizabeth Hale analyzes how racial separation became embedded in daily life and social structures.
The book delves into the ways that whiteness was constructed as a cultural identity, influencing behaviors, economies, and community interactions across the region.
Hale draws on historical evidence to illustrate the mechanisms that sustained segregation, offering insights into the broader implications for American racial dynamics.
This work provides a critical perspective on how cultural practices shaped and reinforced social hierarchies in the early 20th-century South.
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