The Changs Next Door to the Díazes: Remapping Race in Suburban California
by Wendy Cheng
Wendy Cheng's 'The Changs Next Door to the Díazes' remaps race in suburban California by exploring how neighboring families like the Changs and Díazes navigate racial dynamics. It reveals the social and historical processes that define racial boundaries in everyday suburban life, challenging assumptions about homogeneity in these spaces.
About This Book
In 'The Changs Next Door to the Díazes,' Wendy Cheng examines the intricate ways race is constructed and contested in suburban settings. Focusing on California, the book highlights how proximity between diverse families shapes perceptions of belonging and difference.
The narrative delves into the historical and social forces that influence suburban landscapes, revealing how racial boundaries are both reinforced and challenged in these communities. Cheng's analysis draws on personal and collective experiences to illustrate broader patterns of racial mapping.
Through this work, readers gain insight into the evolving nature of race in America, particularly in areas traditionally viewed as homogeneous. The book offers a nuanced perspective on how suburban life reflects and remakes racial identities.
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