Repertoires of Slavery: Dutch Theater Between Abolitionism and Colonial Subjection, 1770–1810 by Sarah J. Adams (review).

Sarah J. Adams's book "Repertoires of Slavery: Dutch Theater Between Abolitionism and Colonial Subjection, 1770–1810" examines Dutch anti-slavery plays from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, revealing that while they criticized Dutch involvement in slavery, they did not challenge white hegemony. Adams argues that these plays upheld white superiority as the status quo, deploying racism as a buffer between abolition and equality. The book analyzes how these plays perpetuated racial stereotypes and white self-representation, shedding light on the historical production of racism and its impact on present-day racial dynamics. [Extracted from the article]