Codes of conduct
race, ethics, and the color of our character
Karla F. C. Holloway
225 pages | ~6 hrs
Codes of conduct
race, ethics, and the color of our character
By Karla F. C. Holloway
In this profound exploration of identity and belonging, Karla F. C. Holloway examines how race and ethnicity shape our experiences within systems of power and privilege. Through her penetrating analysis, she weaves together stories from literature, public events, and personal experience to illuminate the complex realities of African American life.
Holloway guides readers through pivotal cultural moments and personal narratives, revealing how citizenship itself becomes conditional when filtered through the lens of racial identity. Her examination spans three interconnected domains: the political significance of the black body, the cultural power embedded in language and thought, and the moral development of children navigating a racialized world.
Drawing from both historical events and contemporary challenges, including her own experiences as a black professor and mother, Holloway creates a tapestry of cultural stories that speak to universal themes of justice, identity, and survival. Her writing combines scholarly insight with passionate urgency, making complex social dynamics accessible to readers seeking deeper understanding.
This work offers valuable perspective for anyone committed to personal growth through greater awareness of social realities. Holloway's meditation on how ethnicity influences our moral and political lives provides essential wisdom for those working toward more authentic relationships across racial lines and a more just society.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore African americans, race identity
- ✓ Explore Histoire et critique
- ✓ Explore United states, race relations
- ✓ Explore African Americans
- ✓ Explore Ethnic Studies
- ✓ Explore Relations raciales dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore Ethnicité dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore Black English in literature
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Details
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0813521556
- Pages
- 225
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- E185.625.H65 1995
