The 21st Century in the United States continues to be marked by
persistent disparities between members of different classes, races,
genders, and sexual orientations. Influencers of this society seem
bent on polarizing citizens along their diverse identities, often
blaming those already disadvantaged for the nation's apparent
plights. Elite white men still benefit from a political, economic,
and social hegemony and some ardently resist an egalitarian
society. Preserving American democracy rests in the hands of young
Americans committed to equity and social justice. In Got
Solidarity?, Joerg Vianden reports the results from the Straight
White College Men Project, a nationwide qualitative study of how
heterosexual white college men experience or perceive campus and
community diversity issues. In college, few white men tend to
engage in majors, discussions, or courses on diversity, inclusion,
equity, or social justice. Indeed, many white men say that they
have "no place" in these discussions, and more commonly assert that
"diversity is not about them." Using a sociological perspective,
the author chronicles their upbringing in families and schools,
their perspectives on race, gender, and sexual orientation, as well
as their trepidations on challenging oppression they notice taking
place around them. Their stories lead to a renewed understanding of
how white disengagement constrains progress toward a just society.
This book offers strategies for enhancing college teaching and
learning, adds to the body of research on identity development
theory, and provides implications for improving campus climates,
fostering social justice advocacy, as well as re-designing programs
promoting understanding of human differences. Written especially
for straight white male college students, as well as for educators
at all levels, this book underscores the critical need for whites
to raise consciousness, activate empathy, and build solidarity with
members of minoritized social groups. Given the current American
predicament, Got Solidarity? makes a timely contribution to our
understanding of masculinity and endeavors to create a just
society.
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