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Book Synopsis: The New York Times best-selling book exploring the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality. In this “vital, necessary, and beautiful book” (Michael Eric Dyson), antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and “allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ‘bad people’” (Claudia Rankine). 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 examines how white fragility develops, how it protects racial inequality, and what we can do to engage more constructively.
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Ready to engage in a game-changing conversation about race? Look no further than "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism." This New York Times best-selling book challenges assumptions, breaks down barriers, and uncovers the uncomfortable truth about racial inequality. Written by esteemed antiracist educator Robin DiAngelo, this vital and necessary read delves into the phenomenon of white fragility and shines a light on the defensive reactions that perpetuate racism.
Prepare to be enlightened, as DiAngelo takes you on a journey through the emotions and behaviors associated with white fragility. From feelings of anger, fear, and guilt to argumentation and silence, she unpacks the defensive moves that white people make when confronted with their own racial biases. Through this exploration, she exposes how these reactions serve to maintain the status quo and hinder meaningful conversations across racial lines.
White fragility is not limited to so-called "bad people." It is a deeply ingrained practice that persists in our society, regardless of intention. With clarity and precision, DiAngelo invites readers to examine how white fragility develops and how it actively perpetuates racial inequality. By understanding the forces at play, we can begin to dismantle the barriers that prevent progress.
Don't let the discomfort deter you. "White Fragility" is a beautiful and impactful book that opens the door to transformation. Embrace the challenge, confront your own biases, and step into an antiracist mindset. It's time to engage in a journey that will reshape your understanding of race and pave the way for a more inclusive future.
Ready to embark on this important journey? Order your copy of "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism" today and join the conversation. Click here to get your copy now!
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