Author: Vincent Woodard, Justin A. Joyce (Editor), Dwight McBride (Editor)
Publisher: NYU Press (June 27, 2014)
ISBN-10: 0814794629
ISBN-13: 978-0814794623
Description:
“The Delectable Negro: Human Consumption and Homoeroticism within US Slave Culture” explores the intricate dynamics of race, sexuality, and power within the context of US slave culture. Authored by Vincent Woodard and edited by Justin A. Joyce and Dwight McBride, this groundbreaking work challenges conventional narratives surrounding slavery and sheds light on the intersections of desire, consumption, and racialized violence.
Through rigorous research and analysis, Woodard examines how the commodification of black bodies during the era of slavery was not only a means of economic exploitation but also a site of homoerotic desire and consumption by white masters. Drawing on a range of literary, historical, and cultural sources, this book provides a critical examination of the ways in which racialized bodies were objectified and consumed within the framework of white supremacy.
Published by NYU Press in June 2014, “The Delectable Negro” offers invaluable insights into the complexities of US slave culture and its lasting impact on contemporary understandings of race, sexuality, and power. It is essential reading for scholars and students interested in African American studies, queer studies, and the history of slavery in America.