White Fragility - Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism

In contemporary conversations about race, one concept that has gained widespread attention is the difficulty many white individuals experience when discussing racism. This dynamic, explored deeply in the book, sheds light on the defensive reactions often seen and the structural implications of such responses. The book offers a compelling framework to understand these reactions, termed "white fragility," and invites readers to reflect on the societal and personal dimensions of racial discourse.

• White fragility as a defensive mechanism: The book posits that many white people display defensiveness when confronted with racial issues as a way...

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