A review by erika_reads_things
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo

5.0

I am a racist. Even though I have close, meaningful relationships with people of color, even though two days ago I would have said I am anti-racist, even though my parents told me that we are all equal, I am a racist, and if you are a white person living in western society, then you are too. I have benefited my whole life from a society of deeply ingrained white superiority. I have millions of implicit biases that are hard to realize and even harder to correct. Being racist does not mean that you hate people of color, it does not mean you attend secret meetings, and it does not mean that you are a "bad" person. It just means that you have been socialized into the system of racism that is embedded in our culture. If you disagree with this or if it offends you, I hope you will read this book. If you agree with this, I hope you will read this book. Examining your own white fragility is the first step in the lifelong process of interrupting racial inequality. I am encouraged that this title appears on the NY Times best-seller list. It feels like the information it contains could actually bring about real change if we are willing to do the work.