Souls of White Jokes
A rigorous study of the social meaning and consequences of racist humor, and a damning argument for when the joke is not just a joke.
Having a "good" sense of humor generally means being able to take a joke without getting offended—laughing even at a taboo thought or at another''s expense. The insinuation is that laughter eases social tension and creates solidarity in an overly politicized social w...
A rigorous study of the social meaning and consequences of racist humor, and a damning argument for when the joke is not just a joke.
Having a "good" sense of humor generally means being able to take a joke without getting offended—laughing even at a taboo thought or at another''s expense. The insinuation is that laughter eases social tension and creates solidarity in an overly politicized social w...
