The Meaning of Difference: American Constructions of Race, Sex and Gender, Social Class, and Sexual OrientationA collection of readings that offers an integrated and comparative examination of contemporary American constructions of race, sex, social class and sexual orientation. Instead of focusing on victimization and oppression, the book covers the positive aspects of being a member of a particular group. |
Contents
He Hit Her | 96 |
Whiteness as an Unmarked Cultural | 136 |
of Visibility Rose B Pascarell | 193 |
Copyright | |
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