An indispensable volume for understanding one of the most important (and yet rarely appreciated) barriers to achieving racial justice.” But by exposing it and showing us all-including white folks-how it operates and how it hurts us, individually and collectively, Robin DiAngelo has performed an invaluable service. “White fragility is the secret ingredient that makes racial conversations so difficult and achieving racial equity even harder.
Leticia Nieto, coauthor of Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment With an unwavering conviction that change is possible, her message is clear: the incentive for white engagement in racial justice work is ultimately self-liberation.” Her writing establishes her mastery in accessing the imaginal, metaphoric mind where the possibility for transformation resides. “Robin DiAngelo demonstrates an all-too-rare ability to enter the racial conversation with complexity, nuance, and deep respect. Singleton, author of Courageous Conversations About Race White Fragility provides important antiracist understanding and essential strategies for well-intentioned white people who truly endeavor to be a part of the solution.” “As powerful forces of white racism again swell, DiAngelo invites white progressives to have a courageous conversation about their culture of complicity. Resmaa Menakem, author of My Grandmother’s Hands and Rock the Boat White Fragility loosens the bonds of white supremacy and binds us back together as human beings.” With authenticity and clarity, she provides the antidote to white fragility and a road map for developing white racial stamina and humility. “A rare and incisive examination of the system of white body supremacy that binds us all as Americans. Shakti Butler, president of World Trust and director of Mirrors of Privilege: Making Whiteness Visible White Fragility is an essential tool toward authentic dialogue and action. “As a woman of color, I find hope in this book because of its potential to disrupt the patterns and relationships that have emerged out of long-standing colonial principles and beliefs. “A vital, necessary, and beautiful book, a bracing call to white folk everywhere to see their whiteness for what it is and to seize the opportunity to make things better now.” While especially helpful for those new to the critical analysis of whiteness, this work also offers a useful refresher to anyone committed to the ongoing process of self-assessment and anti-oppression work.” With any luck, most who are will be inspired to search themselves and interrupt their contributions to racism.” “ White Fragility is a book everyone should be exposed to.
This slim book is impressive in its scope and complexity DiAngelo provides a powerful lens for examining, and practical tools for grappling with, racism today.” “houghtful, instructive, and comprehensive. “The value in White Fragility lies in its methodical, irrefutable exposure of racism in thought and action, and its call for humility and vigilance.”
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