White Watch

Abstract

Applies Foucauldian theory of the "regime of truth" to the surveillance of blacks, particularly men, & the purpose it serves in maintaining a "white" social order wherein blacks are abnormalized. To illustrate the regime of truth & knowledge, the conflicting verdicts of the OJ Simpson criminal & civil trials are drawn on. Blacks are often seen as disturbers of the social order; they are portrayed as highly sexual, drug users, or criminals, & the media overrepresents the instances in which these stereotypes seem to be proven true (eg, the sexual harassment charge against Clarence Thomas). A. Lee