{"title":"Ruby Hamad","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuby Hamad is a prolific author and journalist known for her incisive exploration of race, gender, and power dynamics. Her writing delves into the often uncomfortable yet crucial conversations around the impact of white feminism on women of colour, challenging readers to rethink mainstream narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes impactful works such as \u003cem\u003eWhite Tears\/Brown Scars\u003c\/em\u003e. This thought-provoking book exposes the historical and ongoing intricacies of racial injustices, focusing particularly on how these affect women across the globe. By weaving together historical analysis and contemporary insights, Hamad provides a compelling narrative that is both educational and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRuby Hamad expertly bridges the gap between History \u0026amp; Military categories, demonstrating the deep-rooted connections between historical events and modern societal issues. Her work is essential for readers looking to deepen their understanding of racial and gender relations and the pivotal role history plays in shaping our present and future.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-tears-brown-scars","title":"White Tears\/Brown Scars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Tears\/Brown Scars\u003c\/em\u003e by Ruby Hamad is a powerful and incisive exploration of the complex interactions between racism and sexism, particularly through the lens of the relationships between women of colour and white women. The book delves into the historical and cultural narratives that have upheld white supremacy and patriarchy, providing a compelling critique of how white women have perpetuated these systems of oppression, often under the guise of victimhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith meticulous research and poignant anecdotes, Hamad unveils the damaging impact of \"white tears\"—a weaponised form of white female vulnerability that serves to silence, invalidate, and oppress racial minorities. By exposing the ways in which white women's entitlement is often cloaked in victimhood, she challenges readers to confront the uncomfortable realities of white privilege and its ramifications on social justice movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhite Tears\/Brown Scars\u003c\/em\u003e not only highlights the historical roots of this phenomenon but also brings attention to its modern-day manifestations, showing how contemporary interactions are steeped in these deeply ingrained power dynamics. Hamad's work is a call to action, urging greater awareness and accountability in dismantling these attitudes and building genuinely equitable relationships between women of all races.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book offers a critical examination of the intersection of race and gender, encouraging readers to reconsider their perceptions and to actively participate in creating more inclusive and supportive communities. By addressing the intertwined nature of racism and sexism, Hamad provides essential insights for anyone seeking to understand the intricacies of social justice and the crucial role of allyship in fostering real change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45696204505324,"sku":"9780522875584","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780522875584.jpg?v=1725644830"},{"product_id":"white-tearsbrown-scars-by-ruby-hamad-9780522881653","title":"White Tears\/Brown Scars","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen white people cry foul, it is often people of colour who suffer. White tears have a potency that silences racial minorities. \u003ci\u003eWhite Tears\/Brown Scars\u003c\/i\u003e blows open the inconvenient truth that when it comes to race, white entitlement is too often masked by victimhood. Never is this more obvious than in the dealings between women of colour and white women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when racism and sexism collide? Ruby Hamad provides some confronting answers and offers a crucial update to her groundbreaking work, reflecting in a new introduction on how the behaviour of individuals is mirrored by institutions of power, which can be seen in current political events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Hamad has written a devastating analysis of \"the white damsel\" and the way her tears and dual status are routinely weaponised against much of the globe. If (racial) ignorance is bliss, then this book is a shattering of some supremely comfortable white illusions about race and gender, in Australia and beyond.'\u003cbr\u003e— Melissa Lucashenko\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Hamad's razor-sharp observational skills and wide-ranging approach make this an essential addition to the modern feminist canon.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e— Publisher's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhite Tears\/Brown Scars\u003c\/i\u003e is a stunning and thorough look at White womanhood that should be required reading. Hamad's controlled urgency makes the book an illuminating and poignant read.\u003cbr\u003e— Rosa Boshier, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn breaking down examples from history and from her own life as an Arab woman working in Australian media, Hamad offers a haunting but powerful reading of white feminism and its lasting impacts on marginalised communities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e— Time Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'For readers truly interested in dismantling white supremacy, this is a must-read.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e— Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47074555429100,"sku":"9780522881653","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1a5a0c4109af65c0a147c88457b8577d.jpg?v=1765176730"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ruby-hamad.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}