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White Trash examines the underrepresented group of poor whites in the United States, highlighting how mainstream discourse often reduces them to stereotypes of kitsch or pathology while neglecting the real economic hardships they endure. By integrating insights from social science, public policy, and media studies, the volume argues that white racism is not only directed at people of color but also at certain white groups. The contributors investigate how race and class intersect in American society, revealing hidden, coded, or half‑realized representations that reinforce the dehumanizing moniker "white trash." This work underscores the importance of recognizing these individuals as real people living in conditions of poverty and disempowerment.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Science/Biology
Authors: Annalee Newitz
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