White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Description
In this insightful and timely work, Robin DiAngelo explores the concept of "white fragility"—the often unconscious discomfort and defensiveness white people experience when confronted with racial inequality. The book delves into how this fragility serves to maintain the status quo of racism in society, making productive conversations about race incredibly difficult. DiAngelo offers a critical examination of the societal structures that foster this phenomenon and provides a framework for white individuals to understand their complicity and begin the necessary work of dismantling racism. This essential read equips readers with the tools to engage in more honest dialogue and take meaningful action towards racial justice.
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paperback
Beacon Press
Published Jun 26, 2018
194 pages
ISBN: 9780807047422
paperback
Beacon Press
Published Jan 1, 2018
192 pages
ISBN: 9780807047415
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
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