9 Books About White Women
White women have played a central role in upholding systems of power in America. Too often, their stories are flattened into caricatures of innocence or invisibility—when in fact, they have been key actors in driving laws, public policy, and racist narratives.
Whether you’re studying whiteness, feminism, or the intersections of race and gender, this reading list is essential for anyone ready to move beyond surface-level conversations and confront the full complexity of white womanhood in America.
