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by Miriam D. Dufer
The settling of America brought with it not only a
new nation and the promise of freedom, but also a conglomeration of people
with vast differences. One of the most volatile differences was skin color,
which was the catalyst for discrimination, manipulative legislation,
stereotypes, and identity politics. This thesis examines the identity
politics in Derricotte's work and the proclivity to use stereotypes in
America, by both blacks and whites. Quantitative analysis, in the form of an
Internet-based survey, assesses perceptions and stereotypes of black women.
The assessment reveals that conditioned negative thought remains today and,
as suspected, is also held by blacks. Qualitative analysis, in the form of
critical analysis of literature, examines Derricotte's work. The qualitative
and quantitative analysis techniques are used collectively to validate my
argument that the system of racial ascription in America compels individuals
to declare arbitrary categories based on phenotypical attributes that define
race inaccurately. |
2006,
ProQuest/ UMI
94 pages, softcover |
| Author's website:
www.mdufer.com |
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