Routledge Historical Racialized Toys in the US - Vol 4: 7

Explore the complex history of children's toys and games through this academic study from Routledge. This volume examines how objects bearing racial stereotypes functioned in the United States between 1865 and the 1930s. It investigates the role these artifacts played in the development and maintenance of racialism and racism during a period when the concept of childhood was being shaped. This text examines how commodities like toys acted as didactic and disciplinary media within Victorian society. By looking at these historical artifacts, readers gain insight into the creation, modification, and reproduction of social structures. This book provides a deep look into issues of identity and ideology, making it a significant resource for those studying the social sciences, archaeology, and American history.