The Making of White American Identity

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Exploring the emergence of whiteness as a collective identity in the United States, Ron Eyerman analyzes its role in shaping social movements and collective action. He integrates concepts from his research on African American identity, cultural trauma, and collective memory to illustrate how ideologies of whiteness and white superiority develop. The book also examines the implications of white supremacy as a political force, offering insights into the conditions that foster such identification and action.