| Title | : | White Fragility: Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard for White People (Adapted for Young Adults) |
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| ISBN | : | 0807016101 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780807016107 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 277 |
| Publication | : | Published September 13, 2022 |
“I was taught to treat everyone the same.” “I don’t see color.” “My parents voted for Obama.” When white people have the opportunity to think and talk about race and racism, they more often than not don’t know how.
In this adaptation of Dr. Robin DiAngelo’s best-selling book White Fragility, anti-racist educators Toni Graves Williamson and Ali Michael explain the concept of systemic racism to young adult readers and how to recognize it in themselves and the world around them. Along the way, Williamson and Michael provide tools for taking action to challenge systems of inequity and racism as they move into adulthood.
Throughout the book, readers will find the
· A dialogue between the adaptors that models anti-racist discussions
· Definitions of key terms
· Personal stories from this multiracial team
· Discussion prompts to encourage readers to journal their reactions and feelings
· Illustrations to help concepts of white fragility and systemic racism come alive
· Portraits of scholars and activists, including Carol Anderson, Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Ijeoma Oluo, whose work is amplified throughout Dr. DiAngelo’s theory of white fragility.
White Fragility: Why Understanding Racism Can Be So Hard for White People (Adapted for Young Adults) Reviews
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4.0 stars
I was born in the mid-1950’s. The first time we went to Florida, around 1962, we went to a restaurant in Miami Beach Florida that had signs on the front door “Whites Only” and I almost used the wrong water fountain. A beautiful old black lady “That’s not for you. Your water fountain is over there.” I had learned enough to understand that the sign she pointed to said “Blacks.” Confused, I told her, we all drink out of the same fountain at school?”
Over the decades I thought I was doing well. But like this book points out, I had much to learn. Two of my co-workers befriended me and answered all my questions. They also told me truths I never thought to ask. So I did improve. Most importantly, I grew to love my co-workers.
Today, this book taught me there is always something to learn. I found this book to be instructional in a positive way. I will never check the “Caucasian” or “white” button on an application without remembering the lessons today.
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Excellent adaptation of a critical book on a critical topic. Of course there are things omitted from the original version (so if you're on the fence, read the original!!), but this version increases topic accessibility for readers both young and old. It breaks down topics into digestible portions and assumes no particular background knowledge. Great addition to the library!!
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This was a good bookclub book. It provoked a lot of discussion. As a white person you question your status in life. Nothing wrong with that. Shake it up.
