White fragility [GRPL Book Club] : why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism

Book

DiAngelo, Robin J., (author.). Dyson, Michael Eric, (writer of supplementary textual content.).

Content descriptions

General Note:	If you would like to request available book club copies, please call 616-988-5400.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- Why is it so hard to talk to white people about racism? -- The process of racial socialization -- Understanding racism and white supremacy -- Racism post civil-rights -- How does race shape the lives of white people? -- The good/bad binary-- Anti-blackness -- Racial triggers for white people -- The result: white fragility -- White fragility in action -- White fragility and the rules of engagement -- White women's tears -- Where do we go from here?
Summary, etc.:	This book explores the counterproductive reactions white people have when their assumptions about race are challenged, and how these reactions maintain racial inequality.