![]() ![]() To learn more about each of these dimensions watch Dr. Thus do not recognize or admit to white privilege and the norms that produce and maintain it” (2018, p. She writes: “ are unaware of, or do not acknowledge, the meaning of race and its impact on own lives. 27).ĭi Angelo argues that these dimensions of whiteness, each of which benefits whites, are usually invisible to whites. A set of cultural practices that are not named and acknowledged – norms and actions that consistently create and perpetuate advantages for whites and disadvantages for BIPOC (2018, p.A standpoint from which white people look at, others, and at society – one that allows to see as individuals, as “just human.”.For example, did you know most of the CEOs of major corporations, political leaders, and heads of large organizations are white? Structural advantage – a privileged position within society and its institutions for whites.In her book White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism, Robin Di Angelo identifies three dimensions of whiteness: Whiteness too is a powerful social and political construct. The definition of white has changed over time and has been (and continues to be) determined by the people in power.įor a refresher on these concepts, see Module 2.The racial category white was created by white power holders to codify the superiority of white people over others and.The racial category white only exists in relation to other racial categories. ![]() White is a socially constructed category of “race” with no biological/scientific foundation.Before you begin this module, you might find it helpful to revisit the Agreements introduced in Module 1a.Īs you’ve worked through the previous modules you’ve learned that: But rather than allowing your feelings to overwhelm you, to stop you from examining your unearned privilege, or to prevent you from listening to and learning from the experiences of BIPOC, it is important to get used to the uncomfortable feeling, to sit with it, and then to harness it in positive ways that allow you to begin to dismantle it. If you identify as white, this module might elicit strong emotions such as anger, denial, shame, guilt, and embarrassment. You may also find it helpful to actively engage in self-care as you interact with the materials we have provided here. You may find it helpful to work through this module with a colleague or friend. Because you have been dealing with the consequences of white privilege your whole life, working through this module might intensify the emotions of anger, frustration, impatience, and incredulity that you feel on a daily basis. If you identify as a BIPOC, this module may elicit strong emotions. These are the topics we will explore in this module as we unpack whiteness. Because they don’t see white as a race, many white Americans have never thought about what it means to be white, about how being white advantages them, or about how whiteness negatively impacts the lives of BIPOC. (For a refresher on race versus ethnicity, see Module 3). When asked about their race, they often focus on their ethnic heritage and respond with “I’m Irish”. Many white Americans do not recognize white as a race. Robin Di Angelo argues, the first challenge white people face in working toward social justice, in working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) to create an inclusive and equitable world, is naming our race. Because with my whiteness comes privilege and advantage. Why am I telling you this? Because the fact that I am white has impacted, and continues to impact, how I experience the world. Identify ways you can work individually and collectively to challenge white privilege and transform the systems of oppression it perpetuates.Īs you begin this module, it is important for you to know that I am white.Describe the impact whiteness has on individuals and systems in the United States.Define whiteness and describe the privilege/advantages attached to it in the United States.Module 11: Confronting Colorblindness and NeutralityĪfter working through this module, you will be able to: Module 9: Racial and Ethnic Identity Development ![]()
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