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Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations about Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum
informative
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
"Cultural racism - the cultural images and messages that affirm the assumed superiority of Whites and the assumed inferiority of people of color - is like smog in the air. Sometimes it is so thick it is visible, other times it is less apparent, but always, day in and day out, we are breathing it in."
I've read books about racism and its very real effects on our society before, but this one is without a doubt the most comprehensively informative. First written/published in 1997, Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD updated that version in 2017 to include more up-to-date information covering a wide spectrum of materials from the very title of the book to diving into problematic/inherently racist stereotypes; from discussing scientific studies on bias in the working world to dissecting the most helpful ways to talk about race with our peers and families.
My favorite parts of the book include the sections where she explains the concept of identity and embracing a cross-racial dialogue. Both sections showcase just how much societal "norms" from living in a white supremacist society dictate how we view ourselves, how we view others, and how we view both within the context of race.
I love nonfiction books that help educate me in various subjects and this one is a phenomenal example of that. If you're looking to dive into this topic but aren't sure where to start, then this is definitely your book!
I've read books about racism and its very real effects on our society before, but this one is without a doubt the most comprehensively informative. First written/published in 1997, Beverly Daniel Tatum, PhD updated that version in 2017 to include more up-to-date information covering a wide spectrum of materials from the very title of the book to diving into problematic/inherently racist stereotypes; from discussing scientific studies on bias in the working world to dissecting the most helpful ways to talk about race with our peers and families.
My favorite parts of the book include the sections where she explains the concept of identity and embracing a cross-racial dialogue. Both sections showcase just how much societal "norms" from living in a white supremacist society dictate how we view ourselves, how we view others, and how we view both within the context of race.
I love nonfiction books that help educate me in various subjects and this one is a phenomenal example of that. If you're looking to dive into this topic but aren't sure where to start, then this is definitely your book!