White Fragility Why it is so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
Groundbreaking book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when discussing racism that serve to protect their positions and maintain racial inequality
In this groundbreaking and timely book, antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility. Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence.
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Groundbreaking book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when discussing racism that serve to protect their positions and maintain racial inequality
In this groundbreaking and timely book, antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility. Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium and prevent any meaningful cross-racial dialogue. In this in-depth exploration, DiAngelo explores how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.
This book will cut you, white person, no slack. If you think you’re progressive about race–and most white people think they are–you will be confronted by this book. It’s not aimed at Klansmembers. It’s aimed at the people who don’t recognize where they fall short. That’s me. It’s probably you too. Jack Heller                                               rated it: 5.0 from 5.0
This should be mandatory reading for all white people. Truly important. Scott Freeman                                            rated it: 5.0 from 5.0
MUST READ Do you want to do better? Educate yourself!! There are many books out there that are thought-provoking and keep the conversation moving… READ!! Antonella                                                rated it: 5.0 from 5.0
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