The vapid radicalism of American studies. Scholars are quick to denote “racist, patriarchal, imperial” forces, but where does that take the field?
Arts & Letters Daily • 2/2/2026
Summary
The article discusses the radicalism within American studies, highlighting that scholars are quick to identify "racist, patriarchal, imperial" forces. It questions the direction this focus takes the field.
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