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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism

White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism

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Anger. Fear. Guilt. Denial. Silence. These are the ways in which ordinary white people react when it is pointed out to them that they have done or said something that has - unintentionally - caused racial offence or hurt. After all, a racist is the worst thing a person can be, right? But these reactions only serve to silence people of colour, who cannot give honest feedback to 'liberal' white people lest they provoke a dangerous emotional reaction.

Robin DiAngelo coined the term 'White Fragility' in 2011 to describe this process and is here to show us how it serves to uphold the system of white supremacy. Using knowledge and insight gained over decades of running racial awareness workshops and working on this idea as a Professor of Whiteness Studies, she shows us how we can start having more honest conversations, listen to each other better and react to feedback with grace and humility. It is not enough to simply hold abstract progressive views and condemn the obvious racists on social media - change starts with us all at a practical, granular level, and it is time for all white people to take responsibility for relinquishing their own racial supremacy.

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ISBN13: 9780141990569
ISBN10: 0141990562
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Year: 2019
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Insightful guide for white people to address racial bias.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're looking to understand the subtle dynamics of race conversations, this book provides powerful insights. Robin DiAngelo's approach helps white readers see their reactions differently and encourages more honest, constructive dialogues about race. It's a transformative read that offers practical steps toward fostering genuine understanding and change.

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