The meaning of race in the antebellum southern United States was anchored in the racial exclusivity of slavery (coded as black) and full citizenship (coded as white as well as male). These traditional definitions of race were radically disrupted after emancipation; when citizenship was granted to all persons born in the United States and suffrage was extended to all men. Hannah Rosen persuasively argues that in this critical moment of Reconstruction; contests over the future meaning of race were often fought on the terrain of gender.Sexual violence--specifically; white-on-black rape--emerged as a critical arena in postemancipation struggles over African American citizenship. Analyzing the testimony of rape survivors; Rosen finds that white men often staged elaborate attacks meant to enact prior racial hierarchy. Through their testimony; black women defiantly rejected such hierarchy and claimed their new and equal rights. Rosen explains how heated debates over interracial marriage were also attempts by whites to undermine African American men's demands for suffrage and a voice in public affairs. By connecting histories of rape and discourses of "social equality" with struggles over citizenship; Rosen shows how gendered violence and gendered rhetorics of race together produced a climate of terror for black men and women seeking to exercise their new rights as citizens. Linking political events at the city; state; and regional levels; Rosen places gender and sexual violence at the heart of understanding the reconsolidation of race and racism in the postemancipation United States.
#1325054 in Books Ronald Hoffman 2002-02-25 2002-02-25Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.16 x 6.13l; 1.47 #File Name: 080785347X464 pagesPrinces of Ireland Planters of Maryland A Carroll Saga 1500 1782
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great History insight to early America and a huge plus if you have Carroll heritage.By Brandi D. Carroll~WeemsI bought this book in hopes it would give me insight to my heritage. To add in my Library of genealogy. My maiden name being Carroll. I was not disappointed. I have so many books that did not give any useful information. This book on the other had stories and information I did not know. This book gives great insight about the Carroll (O'Cearbhaill) in Gaelic times. I did not know their love/hate; war/marriage relationship with the Kennedy family and I loved the story of how the blackout spot on the ancient Irish maps was Carroll land; blacked out because the map makers were warned and fiered that if anyone mapped out the Carroll land they would be killed.~ For those who are not Carroll heritage; As the other reviewers stated; this book is a great insight on how United States was founded. Very interesting reading~ gives a window to how early Americans adjusted to this new world. Or not adjusted~ since they schooled their children in their heritage ways and looked to their motherland to find a spouse. Most books and stories of early America; and the revolution are amazing to me. People who had no military fortune; just a desire to be free from the chains of Britain rule...... Stood up; fought and won! With all the experience of knowing what it feels like to be ruled over by corrupted government; they dreamed of and wrote the Decleration of Independence. A document pledge to always let the Government and The People have the same power and be one in the same.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Donna FranciscoIt gave me the family history information I was looking for - but as a "read"; it's a snooze.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Explains the Carroll familyBy Austen fanCollector's book---covers information about one of the nation's founders--Charles Carroll of Carrollton; who was one of the signers of the Declaration in 1776.
