Resisting Equality: The Citizens' Council, 1954-1989 (Making the Modern South)
Resisting Equality examines the Citizens' Council from 1954 to 1989, a pivotal Southern organization opposing racial integration. Part of the Making the Modern South series, Stephanie R. Rolph's study reveals how it shaped regional resistance amid evolving civil rights dynamics over three decades.
About This Book
The Citizens' Council emerged in 1954 as a key organization in the American South, actively resisting efforts toward racial equality following landmark legal changes.
Through its activities spanning over three decades until 1989, the group influenced social, political, and economic landscapes in the region.
This work situates the Council's efforts within the broader context of making the modern South, highlighting patterns of opposition and continuity.
Stephanie R. Rolph provides a focused analysis of the organization's strategies and impacts during this transformative period.
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