A 120-year timeline of literature reveals distinctive patterns of "invisibility" for some groups

A 120-year timeline of literature reveals distinctive patterns of "invisibility" for some groups

A comprehensive analysis of English-language literature published over the last century reveals distinct patterns in how race and gender intersect within written text. The findings suggest that Black women and Asian men have historically appeared less frequently in books compared to Black men and Asian women, a phenomenon that aligns with psychological theories regarding social invisibility. The research also provides evidence that these represe…