Content & Trigger Warnings for We Were Eight Years in Power (2017)
5 content warnings identified for this book.
Quick Summary
Yes, We Were Eight Years in Power (2017) contains 5 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Racial slurs / racism (depicted), Gun violence, Police brutality, Slavery / forced labor.
The most severe warnings are for Hate crimes (depicted) (severity 4/5), Racial slurs / racism (depicted) (severity 5/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | Racial violence and hate crimes discussed throughout |
| Racial slurs / racism (depicted) | 5/5 | Depicted | Systemic racism in America analyzed extensively |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gun violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Police shootings and racial violence referenced |
| Police brutality | 3/5 | Referenced | Police violence against Black Americans is discussed as part of the broader examination of systemic racism. |
| Slavery / forced labor | 3/5 | Referenced | Coates extensively discusses the legacy and history of slavery in America as foundational to modern racial inequality. |
Identity & Discrimination
Violence & Physical Harm
3/5Referenced
Police violence against Black Americans is discussed as part of the broader examination of systemic racism.
3/5Referenced
Coates extensively discusses the legacy and history of slavery in America as foundational to modern racial inequality.
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