Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest
Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995
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BetaImperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1995464
Book • Nonfiction
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EducationColonial Territories • 19th century
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Gender & Feminism•
Philosophy1995
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest by Anne McClintock explores the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality within colonial contexts. The book examines how imperial power dynamics influenced identity formation and social hierarchies. McClintock provides historical analysis and critiques how these factors perpetuated oppression and shaped global colonial relations.
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Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest by Anne McClintock is praised for its insightful analysis of colonial power dynamics, emphasizing the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. Critics appreciate its interdisciplinary approach and rich historical context, though some find its dense prose challenging. Overall, it's considered a seminal text in postcolonial studies.
Who Should Read Imperial Leather: Race, Gender, and Sexuality in the Colonial Contest?
A reader interested in Imperial Leather likely engages with postcolonial studies, feminist theory, and critical race theory. Comparable to Edward Said's Orientalism and bell hooks' Ain't I a Woman, they seek to explore the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality within historical and cultural contexts.
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Book • Nonfiction
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EducationColonial Territories • 19th century
•
Gender & Feminism•
Philosophy1995
Adult
18+ years
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