White Identities: A Critical Sociological Approach

The study of white ethnicities is becoming increasingly important in the social sciences. This book provides a critical introduction to the topic.

Whiteness has traditionally been seen as 'ethnically transparent' - the marker against which other ethnicities are measured. Only recently have scholars moved away from focusing on ethnic minorities and instead oriented their studies around the construction of white identities. This book is designed to guide students as they explore how white identities are forged using sociological and psycho-social ideas.

Providing original research as well as a survey of the existing literature, this is an invaluable guide for anyone studying race and ethnicity.