This work examines the lives of southern men and women who moved north in search of opportunity in the aftermath of the Civil War. The author provides an account of the contributions these displaced southerners made to the life of the nation.
#76258 in Books Beacon Press 2012-01-24 2012-01-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.95 x .62 x 5.99l; .58 #File Name: 0807051152240 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This is a clear and understandable presentation of how certain groups have been oppressedBy David W. WeirWhen working in Oklahoma where we are told that we are not really after equal rights; but special rights; because we are so uppity and self serving; the stats presented in this book is quite helpful in combating such ingrained homophobia; transphobia and racism. There really are ways the intersection of poverty and multiple minority disenfranchisements (such as being black and transgendered at the same time) indicates very high risks of negative; hurtful; and unfair consequences within the systems we rely on; even if the actual crime committed is exactly the same as what others do all the time and not even get slapped on the wrist.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book. I am so glad I purchased itBy bmarked21Excellent book. I am so glad I purchased it. Anyone interested in law in respect to human rights and equality should pick up this book. Well written and timely; it is a really great history lesson through case study. Eye opening and at times jarring; the authors educate the reader on the history of both queer justice and injustice within the court system. Highly recommend.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good quick read about the history of policing sexualityBy Antonio SantosA good quick read about the history of policing sexuality; gender; and queerness in the United States with a focus on the disproportionate discrimination of queer people of color.
