This book examines how the Dominican Republic came to value being white over being black, especially given how many Dominicans are of African descent. Mayes looks at a seminal period of Dominican history, from the War of Restoration to the early decades of Trujillo's rule.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Debating Dominicanidad in the nineteenth century -- The changing landscape of power in the sugar-growing East -- The culture of progress in San Pedro de Macorís -- Policing the urban poor -- Debating Dominicans' race during the U.S. occupation -- Gender and Hispanidad in the new era.
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