Books White Tears Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Colour  by Ruby Hamad (Author)

"White Tears/Brown Scars: How White Feminism Betrays Women of Colour" by Ruby Hamad is a powerful critique of how white feminism often marginalizes and betrays women of color. Hamad argues that white womanhood has historically appropriated the experiences of women of color, while simultaneously gaslighting and dismissing their voices. She coins the term "gaswhiting" to describe this behavior, highlighting how white women weaponize their tears and perceived vulnerability to maintain power and shut down conversations about racism and inequality.

The book traces the legacy of white supremacy and colonialism, showing how white women's tears have been used historically as a strategic tool to deflect accountability and uphold patriarchal structures. It explores themes of race, gender, and power, and how these dynamics play out in society, politics, media, and feminism itself.