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Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman, "Born to Rule: The Making and Remaking of the British Elite" (Harvard UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Elite Perspectives: Gender, Race, and Colonial Legacy

This chapter examines the differing attitudes within the British elite, emphasizing gender and political divides, particularly the progressive tendencies of women. It also investigates the historical and contemporary roles of elites of color, highlighting the impact of colonialism on their positions and the complex dynamics of racial inequality within elite structures.

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