Gender and Jim Crow, Second Edition: Women and the Politics of White Supremacy in North Carolina, 1896-1920 (Gender and American Culture)
In Gender and Jim Crow, Second Edition, Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore examines women's roles in the politics of white supremacy in North Carolina from 1896 to 1920. Part of the Gender and American Culture series, it explores how gender and race intersected to uphold segregation and power structures in the Jim Crow era, revealing women's influence on historical social dynamics.
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Gender and Jim Crow, Second Edition delves into the experiences of women amid the politics of white supremacy in North Carolina during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book highlights the intersections of gender and race in maintaining social hierarchies from 1896 to 1920.
Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore's analysis reveals how women navigated and influenced the structures of white supremacy within the broader context of American culture. It addresses the ways gender roles reinforced Jim Crow policies and political power dynamics.
This work is part of the Gender and American Culture series, offering insights into historical patterns that continue to resonate in discussions of race and gender today. The second edition provides an updated perspective on these enduring themes.
Through careful examination of archival sources, the book underscores the agency of women in a segregated society, challenging traditional narratives of passivity in the face of oppression.
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