How Long to Read Confronting Race

How Long Does it Take to Read Confronting Race?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 49 minutes to read Confronting Race by Glenda Riley

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 1984, when Glenda Riley's 'Women and Indians on the Frontier' was published, it was hailed for being the first study to take into account the roles that gender, race, and class played in Indian/white relations during the westward migration. In the twenty years since, the study of those aspects of western history has exploded. Confronting Race reflects the changes in western women's history and in the author's own approach. In spite of white women's shifting attitudes toward Indians, they retained colonialist outlooks toward all peoples. Women who migrated West carried deeply ingrained images and preconceptions of themselves and racially based ideas of the non-white groups they would meet. In their letters home and in their personal diaries and journals, they perpetuated racial stereotypes, institutions, and practices. The women also discovered their own resilience in the face of the harsh demands of the West. Although most retained their racist concepts, they came to realise that women need not be passive or fearful in their interactions with Indians. Riley's sources are the diaries and journals of trail women, settlers, army wives, and missionaries, and popular accounts in ne

How long is Confronting Race?

Confronting Race by Glenda Riley is 344 pages long, and a total of 87,376 words.

This makes it 116% the length of the average book. It also has 107% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Confronting Race Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 57 minutes to read Confronting Race aloud.

What Reading Level is Confronting Race?

Confronting Race is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Confronting Race?

Confronting Race by Glenda Riley is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Confronting Race by Glenda Riley on Amazon click the button below.