June 1, 2024

Erika Denise Edwards. Hiding in Plain Sight: Black Women, the Law, and the Making of a White Argentine Republic.

BCBridget María ChestertonBuffalo State University

Key Points

The article reveals critical connections between law and racial identity in Argentina's history, shaping societal norms.
Key insights include how legal frameworks constructed a racial hierarchy, marginalizing black women's contributions.
Historical analysis in the article critiques the erasure of black women's roles in forming the Argentine Republic's identity and laws, emphasizing societal implications of this neglect. The findings urge for a reevaluation of racial narratives in Argentina, showcasing the need for inclusive historical scrutiny.

Abstract

Journal Article Erika Denise Edwards. Hiding in Plain Sight: Black Women, the Law, and the Making of a White Argentine Republic. Get access Erika Denise Edwards. Hiding in Plain Sight: Black Women, the Law, and the Making of a White Argentine Republic. Tuscaloosa, AL: University of Alabama Press, 2020. Pp. 184. Paper 29. 95. Bridget María Chesterton Bridget María Chesterton SUNY Buffalo State University, US Email: chestebm@buffalostate. edu Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The American Historical Review, Volume 129, Issue 2, June 2024, Pages 775–776, https: //doi. org/10. 1093/ahr/rhae098 Published: 13 June 2024

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