The theory of white fragility is one of the most influential ideas
to emerge in recent years on the topics of race, racism, and racial
inequality. White fragility is defined as an unwillingness on the
part of white people to engage in the difficult conversations
necessary to address racial inequality. This "fragility" allegedly
undermines the fight against racial inequality. Despite its wide
acclaim and rapid acceptance, the theory of white fragility has
received no serious and sustained scrutiny. This book argues that
the theory is flawed on numerous fronts. The theory functions as a
divisive rhetorical device to shut down debate. It relies on the
flawed premise of implicit bias. It posits a faulty way of
understanding racism. It has serious methodological problems. It
conflates objectivity and neutrality. It exploits narrative at the
expense of facts. It distorts many of the ideas upon which the
theory relies. This book also offers a more constructive way to
think about Whiteness, white privilege, and "white fragility,"
pointing us to a more promising vision for addressing racial
inequality.
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