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Visible Identities: Race, Gender, and the Self (Studies in Feminist Philosophy),Used
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In the heated debates over identity politics, few theorists have looked carefully at the conceptualizations of identity assumed by all sides. Visible Identities fills this gap. Drawing on both philosophical sources as well as theories and empirical studies in the social sciences, Martn Alcoff makes a strong case that identities are not like special interests, nor are they doomed to oppositional politics, nor do they inevitably lead to conformism, essentialism, or reductive approaches to judging others. Identities are historical formations and their political implications are open to interpretation. But identities such as race and gender also have a powerful visual and material aspect that eliminativists and social constructionists often underestimate.Visible Identities offers a careful analysis of the political and philosophical worries about identity and argues that these worries are neither supported by the empirical data nor grounded in realistic understandings of what identities are. Martn Alcoff develops a more realistic characterization of identity in general through combining phenomenological approaches to embodiment with hermeneutic concepts of the interpretive horizon. Besides addressing the general contours of social identity, Martn Alcoff develops an account of the material infrastructure of gendered identity, compares and contrasts gender identities with racialized ones, and explores the experiential aspects of racial subjectivity for both whites and nonwhites. In several chapters she looks specifically at Latino identity as well, including its relationship to concepts of race, the specific forms of antiLatino racism, and the politics of mestizo or hybrid identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Visible Identities: Race, Gender, and the Self'? A: 'Visible Identities' explores the conceptualizations of identity, particularly focusing on race and gender, and addresses the political implications of these identities from philosophical and empirical perspectives.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Linda Martín Alcoff, a respected figure in feminist philosophy and identity studies.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the historical formation of identities, the visual and material aspects of race and gender, and the critique of essentialist views on identity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'Visible Identities' is a scholarly work that is well-suited for academic study, particularly in fields such as philosophy, gender studies, and social sciences.
- Q: How many pages does 'Visible Identities' have? A: The book contains 326 pages, providing a comprehensive analysis of identity politics.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Visible Identities' is available in paperback binding, making it suitable for easy handling and transport.
- Q: When was 'Visible Identities' published? A: The book was published on December 22, 2005.
- Q: Does the book address contemporary issues of identity? A: Yes, it engages with contemporary issues surrounding identity politics, including the implications of racial and gender identities in society.
- Q: What philosophical approaches does Linda Martín Alcoff combine in the book? A: Alcoff combines phenomenological approaches to embodiment with hermeneutic concepts of the interpretive horizon to offer a nuanced understanding of identity.
- Q: Is there a discussion on Latino identity in this book? A: Yes, the book includes specific chapters that discuss Latino identity, its relationship to race, and the politics of mestizo or hybrid identity.