White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Robin DiAngelo
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26 MINS
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Society & Culture Politics
Ever wondered how racism subtly persists in modern times?
How does 'white fragility' shape racial discourse and interactions?
What is the historical burden of white women's tears?
How does 'whiteness' insulate from race-based stress?
Dive into this compelling narrative that unravels the deep-seated defensiveness in white people when confronted with their racial biases and the societal conditioning that perpetuates racial disparity.
Ever wondered how racism subtly persists in modern times?
How does 'white fragility' shape racial discourse and interactions?
What is the historical burden of white women's tears?
How does 'whiteness' insulate from race-based stress?
Dive into this compelling narrative that unravels the deep-seated defensiveness in white people when confronted with their racial biases and the societal conditioning that perpetuates racial disparity.
Key Ideas
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#1
Are We Ignoring the Impact of 'White Fragility' in Racial Conversations?
01 Jan 1970
02:20
02:20
#2
Deconstructing White Supremacy: A Social Examination of Race and Privilege
01 Jan 1970
03:15
03:15
#3
Has Racism in America Simply Evolved Into a More Subtle Form?
01 Jan 1970
02:13
02:13
#4
Breaking the Good/Bad Binary: Unmasking the Pervasive Nature of Racism
01 Jan 1970
03:15
03:15
#5
Is White Fragility Intensifying Racial Divides in Diverse Environments?
01 Jan 1970
02:14
02:14
#6
Unmasking White Fragility: The Invisible Barrier to Racial Equity
01 Jan 1970
03:03
03:03
#7
Are You Unknowingly Contributing to Racism?
01 Jan 1970
02:30
02:30
#8
White Tears: Unmasking the Hidden Impact of White Fragility in Cross-Racial Settings
01 Jan 1970
02:15
02:15
#9
Can Acknowledging and Confronting Our Racial Biases Lead to a More Inclusive Society?
01 Jan 1970
02:13
02:13
#10
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
02:44
02:44
About Author
Robin DiAngelo is an American academic, educator, and author known for her work in the fields of critical discourse analysis and whiteness studies. She gained widespread recognition for her book "White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism," published in 2018. In the book, DiAngelo explores the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially, the reactions that serve to maintain racial inequality, and the perspectives needed for more constructive cross-racial engagements. Her work has sparked significant discussion and debate on race relations and anti-racist education.
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