Nikki Haley's Lessons from the New South
Abstract
In Nikki Haley's Lessons from the New South, Wanda Little Fenimore traces the resurrection of the phrase “New South” with South Carolina’s former governor, Nikki Haley. Through analyzing speeches, Fenimore demonstrates how politicians use historical terms in new ways that obscure their roots but remain oppressive in the twenty-first century. This book reveals how Nikki Haley manufactured her “New South” as progressive, and forward-thinking, yet the term functions as a form of inferential racism, ultimately, reproducing traditional conservatism rooted in white supremacy. Scholars of rhetoric, communication, political science, and women’s studies will find this book of particular interest.
Schlagworte
Feminine style Color-blind ideology Conservatism Maternal persona Voter ID Southern politics Tea party Women political candidates rhetoric- i–x Preface i–x
- 1–18 Introduction 1–18
- 19–40 Kick with a Smile 19–40
- 41–64 Haley versus Obama 41–64
- 65–88 Lesson 1: Unity 65–88
- 139–154 Conclusion 139–154
- 155–160 Afterword 155–160
- 161–180 Bibliography 161–180
- 181–182 Index 181–182
- 183–184 About the Author 183–184