Revisiting Racial Whiteness

This chapter examines the evolving perception of racial whiteness in America and the UK, sparked by recent scholarly and artistic contributions. It discusses the historical construction of whiteness and its implications for racial identity, arguing that it is a sociological phenomenon rather than a biological fact. The narrative also highlights the ideological roots of white supremacy and the ongoing resistance against these harmful beliefs, exposing the complexities and contradictions surrounding the concept of whiteness.