Quotes of White Fragility book

1. "White people in North America live in a society that is deeply separate and unequal by race, and white people are the beneficiaries of that separation and inequality. As a result, we are insulated from racial stress, at the same time that we come to feel entitled to and deserving of our advantage."


2. "I believe that white progressives cause the most daily damage to people of color. I define white progressive as any white person who thinks he or she is not racist, or is less racist, or in the 'choir,' or already 'gets it.' White progressives can be the most difficult for people of color because, to the degree that we think we have arrived, we will put our energy into making sure that others see us as having arrived."


3. "I am often asked by white people how they can challenge racism in their families and communities without alienating their loved ones. This dynamic is so predictable that the question is nearly ubiquitous. The answer I give is that you can't."


4. "White solidarity is not about white people getting together and deciding to be racist. Rather, it refers to a consistent pattern in which whites defend one another's racially problematic behavior out of loyalty to—and investments in—a system of racial inequality."


5. "Color blindness in the context of a white-supremacist society means whiteness remains the norm and the standard, and people of color must assimilate or be pushed into the margins."


6. "The white collective protects its power and privilege largely through its investments in and emotional attachments to white supremacy."


7. "White people are not used to thinking about themselves in racial terms because they don't have to. Racial identity is a privilege; it's consistent with the definition of privilege as not having to pay attention to or think about something."


8. "One of the most effective adaptations of racism over time is the idea that racism is consciously perpetrated by mean people."


9. "Whites often rely on comfort and familiar narratives, which they mistakenly perceive as tautologies."


10. "White fragility functions as a form of bullying; I’ll threaten to throw a tantrum and you’ll back off and leave me alone with my racism."

Please note that these quotes are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect the beliefs or opinions of the AI or its developers.

What is White Fragility book about?

"White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism" is a book written by Robin DiAngelo. The book explores the concept of white fragility, which refers to the defensive responses and discomfort experienced by white individuals when confronted with conversations about race or racism. DiAngelo delves into the societal and psychological factors that contribute to white fragility, and she examines how it reinforces and perpetuates racism. The book aims to encourage white people to examine their complicity in racism and to develop the skills necessary to engage meaningfully in conversations about race.

Author:Robin DiAngelo

Robin DiAngelo is an author, educator, and anti-racist scholar. She is best known for her book "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism," published in 2018. In the book, DiAngelo explores the ways in which white people often react defensively, feel uncomfortable, or become defensive when discussing issues of racism. She argues that this fragility hinders meaningful conversations about race and perpetuates inequality. DiAngelo has also worked as a diversity trainer and consultant, providing workshops on racism and social justice for organizations and institutions.

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