Women of the Klan

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Racism and Gender in the 1920s

By Kathleen M. Blee

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Women of the Klan by sociologist Kathleen M. Blee challenges the stereotype that the Ku Klux Klan is solely a male and brutish organisation. This book explores the significant involvement of women in the 1920s Klan, revealing how they contributed to its crusade for white and Christian supremacy. Blee's updated preface draws on recent research to deepen the understanding of women's roles in right-wing extremism during this period.
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This scholarly work is suited for readers interested in gender studies, American history, sociology, and the dynamics of political extremism. It offers valuable insights for educators, students, and researchers examining the intersection of gender and extremist movements.

Ignorant. Brutal. Male. One of these stereotypes of the Ku Klux Klan offers a misleading picture. This work dismantles the popular notion that politically involved women are always inspired by pacifism, equality, and justice.

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Ignorant. Brutal. Male. One of these stereotypes of the Ku Klux Klan offers a misleading picture.

In Women of the Klan, sociologist Kathleen M. Blee dismantles the popular notion that politically involved women are always inspired by pacifism, equality, and justice.

In her new preface, Blee reflects on how recent scholarship on gender and right-wing extremism suggests new ways to understand women's place in the 1920s Klan's crusade for white and Christian supremacy.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520257870

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2008

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 7 b-w photographs, 7 line illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 363g

Pages: 244

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About the Author

Kathleen M. Blee is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh.