Women of the Klan

In Women of the Klan, sociologist Kathleen Blee portrays a disturbing and provocative look at the hidden world of the KKK, focusing on women. Through her own research, historical documents, letters, and in-camera interviews, Blee dispels many misconceptions and explains the notion of organized racism. She also sheds light on how gender relationships shape participation in the movement as a whole. It may seem surprising that women were involved in the Klan, but many elements of the Klan's platform were intended to appeal to women. The Klan tended to act as a kind of interest group for t…