White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
Boston: Beacon Press, 2020. First Edition, First Printing.
A widely discussed contemporary examination of race, defensiveness, and social discourse in America
One of the most influential and debated works of contemporary social criticism, White Fragility examines the defensive reactions many white people experience when confronted with discussions about race and systemic inequality. Robin DiAngelo draws upon her background in diversity training and social analysis to argue that these reactions often function to preserve racial structures and inhibit meaningful dialogue.
Combining cultural critique, personal observation, and educational theory, DiAngelo explores concepts such as privilege, implicit bias, and institutional racism while challenging readers to reconsider assumptions about neutrality and identity.
CONDITION: Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Only flaw is small red dot on lower edge.
SIGNIFICANCE —
Originally published in 2018 and gaining national prominence in the years that followed, White Fragility emerged as one of the defining nonfiction titles of the early 21st century.
Its popularity extended beyond the general trade into universities, corporations, reading groups, and institutional training programs, while also generating significant public debate and criticism from across the political spectrum. Regardless of viewpoint, the book became a major cultural touchstone in discussions about race and communication in modern America.
SUBJECTS: Robin DiAngelo, race relations in America, systemic racism, diversity studies, social justice discourse, implicit bias, contemporary American society,Social Criticism, Cultural Studies, Contemporary Nonfiction, Sociology.
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