Structural racism, defensiveness, and white fragility, by Dr. Robin DiAngelo
White people are commonly defensive about race and racism. This is an important clue to the inner working of how people are socialized. Progressive white people can be the worst. This video is great.
University of Washington professor Dr. Robin DiAngelo reads from her book “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism,” explains the phenomenon, and discusses how white people can develop their capacity to engage more constructively across race. Speakers include: Misha Stone, Seattle Public Library Robin DiAngelo, PhD, Critical Racial & Social Justice Education.
