Sexism and race
Duchess Harris
- Reading
- Pause around race and sexism and ask how the book presents it.
- Themes
- Race and sexism: The book examines how race shapes women of colour’s experiences of sexism, considering historical and current issues. The stated approach is informational, examining the relationship between race and sexism across historical and current contexts.
- Taking action against sexist practices: The book presents steps people can take to eliminate sexist practices. The proposed action frames sexist practices as something to oppose, rather than simply describing them.
- Worth knowing
- It addresses sexism and race discrimination, including historical experiences women of colour have endured; consider whether this subject matter suits the reader’s current interests.