White Fragility
White Fragility
Understanding Why Conversations About Racism Trigger White Defensiveness
About This Book
White Fragility (2018) explores the psychological and social mechanisms that make discussions of racism extraordinarily challenging for white Americans. The book connects centuries of racial oppression with contemporary American values and beliefs, revealing how deeply racism is woven into the nation's cultural fabric and explaining why acknowledging it proves so threatening to white identity.
Who Should Read This?
- White individuals struggling with discussions about race and privilege
- People of color seeking insight into white defensive reactions around racism
- Social justice activists working to address racial inequality
- Educators and facilitators leading diversity training programs
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