Description
In this incisive, urgently readable book, Tim Wise addresses “White America” with a direct, letter-like argument about how racial inequality persists—not only through overt prejudice, but through everyday systems, policies, and cultural assumptions. Through a high-level tour of history and contemporary life, he traces how advantages are distributed, how myths of meritocracy take hold, and how the burden of change is too often shifted onto those who have been harmed. Wise’s central themes—structural racism, moral responsibility, and the difference between individual intent and collective impact—invite readers to rethink what fairness requires in a diverse democracy. Written with the clarity and persuasive force of a public intellectual, this work challenges readers to move from awareness to action, offering a framework for building a more equitable future.
Reviews
1 rating
No written reviews yet.
Details
First Published
2012
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dear White America: Letter to a New Minority (City Lights Open Media) by Tim Wise.