Cette série explore les profondeurs de l'enquête philosophique, examinant les liens complexes entre la philosophie et la race. Elle propose des analyses critiques de concepts clés, de discours historiques et de débats contemporains qui ont façonné notre compréhension de la race et de l'identité. Conçue pour les lecteurs en quête d'aperçus profonds sur les questions raciales dans un cadre philosophique. L'ensemble favorise le dialogue interdisciplinaire et ouvre de nouvelles voies pour de futures recherches.
The book advocates for a revised approach to anti-racism specifically tailored for middle-class white individuals. It emphasizes the importance of developing a new ethos that encourages deeper understanding and more effective engagement in combating systemic racism. By exploring the unique position and responsibilities of this demographic, the author calls for a transformative shift in attitudes and actions to create meaningful change in society.
This collection presents thought-provoking essays that explore the necessity and methods of achieving radical social change. The author delves into various themes, including activism, justice, and the impact of systemic inequalities. Each essay offers insights into historical movements and contemporary struggles, challenging readers to rethink their perspectives on social issues. The work serves as both a call to action and a deep analysis of the forces shaping society, making it a vital resource for anyone interested in social justice and transformative activism.
Argues for the necessity of a new ethos for middle-class white anti-racism. Building on her book Revealing Whiteness, Shannon Sullivan identifies a constellation of attitudes common among well-meaning white liberals that she sums up as white middle-class goodness, an orientation she critiques for being more concerned with establishing anti-racist bona fides than with confronting systematic racism and privilege. Sullivan untangles the complex relationships between class and race in contemporary white identity and outlines four ways this orientation is expressed, each serving to establish ones lack of racism: the denigration of lower-class white people as responsible for ongoing white racism, the demonization of antebellum slaveholders, an emphasis on colorblindnessespecially in the context of white childrearingand the cultivation of attitudes of white guilt, shame, and betrayal. To move beyond these distancing strategies, Sullivan argues, white people need a new ethos that acknowledges and transforms their whiteness in the pursuit of racial justice rather than seeking a self-righteous distance from it.
Exploring themes of radical social change, this collection of essays delves into transformative ideas and movements that challenge the status quo. The author presents thought-provoking arguments and insights, encouraging readers to rethink societal norms and envision new possibilities for justice and equity. Each essay offers a unique perspective, drawing on historical context and contemporary issues, making it a compelling read for those interested in activism and social reform.