Passing and the Fictions of Identity
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Passing refers to the process whereby a person of one race, gender, nationality, or sexual orientation adopts the guise of another. Historically, this has often involved black slaves passing as white in order to gain their freedom. More generally, it has served as a way for women and people of color to access male or white privilege. In their examination of this practice of crossing boundaries, the contributors to this volume offer a unique perspective...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0822317648
ISBN13:9780822317647
Release Date:April 1996
Publisher:Duke University Press
Length:312 Pages
Weight:1.20 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"
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