Racial Castration

Explore the profound intersection of race and sexuality in Racial Castration by David L. Eng, published by Duke University Press in 2001. This enlightening book spans 277 pages and weaves together the disciplines of Asian American studies and psychoanalytic theory. Eng delves into how sexuality influences racial formation and the complexities of racial identities in shaping sexual expression.

The author critically examines a variety of images—literary, visual, and cinematic—that frame Asian American men as emasculated or queer. Through this thought-provoking analysis, Racial Castration challenges contemporary perceptions and invites readers to rethink the links between race and sexual identity. Ideal for scholars and lay readers alike, this title is a significant contribution to understanding the nuanced dynamics of race and sexuality in American culture.