Bibliograph

White fragility, why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism, Robin DiAngelo

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Label

White fragility, why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism, Robin DiAngelo

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

White fragility

Nature of contents

bibliographydictionaries

Oclc number

1022075638

Responsibility statement

Robin DiAngelo

Sub title

why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism

Summary

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, antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo explores how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively

Table Of Contents

Why is it so hard to talk to white people about racism? -- The process of racial socialization -- Understanding racism and white supremacy -- Racism post civil-rights -- How does race shape the lives of white people? -- The good/bad binary -- Anti-blackness -- Racial triggers for white people -- The result: White fragility -- White fragility in action -- White fragility and the rules of engagement -- White women's tears -- Where do we go from here?

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