A collection of readings that offers an integrated and comparative examination of contemporary American constructions of race, sex, social class and sexual orientation. The book is divided into three sections, each beginning with an essay, written by the editors, providing a broad conceptual framework within which to approach the readings. Instead of emphasizing victimization and oppression, the book includes what is positive about being a member of a particular group, promoting a sense of hopefulness about people's ability ...
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A collection of readings that offers an integrated and comparative examination of contemporary American constructions of race, sex, social class and sexual orientation. The book is divided into three sections, each beginning with an essay, written by the editors, providing a broad conceptual framework within which to approach the readings. Instead of emphasizing victimization and oppression, the book includes what is positive about being a member of a particular group, promoting a sense of hopefulness about people's ability to change themselves and the world around them.
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