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What's Up with White Women?: Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice

Ilsa M. Govan
4.14/5 (96 ratings)
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As a white woman, ask are you upholding or fighting racism?

What's Up with White Women? is a practical guide for white women who are interested in becoming more effective in their cross-cultural, anti-racist practices.

Blending real-life stories, theory, and anti-racism practices from decades of on-the-ground work, the authors invite white women to understand their gendered role in systemic racism and their unique opportunity for action. Both frank and compassionate, coverage

Stories of white women's experiences with sexism, racism, and white privilegeHow white women harm BIPOC and ourselves by colluding with systems of oppressionWhy and how white women often hijack race conversationsA powerful six-stage identity development model for self-reflection and growthGuiding questions and practical actions for strengthening anti-racism practicesTools to cultivate genuine partnerships with BIPOC individuals and groups.White women are positioned in a power hierarchy between white men and BIPOC. It is time for white women to step up and undertake deep reflection on their role in systemic racism and take concrete actions that support equity and justice for all people.

AWARDS

SILVER | 2022 IPPY Awards - Current Events II (Social Issues/Humanitarian)
Format:
Kindle Edition
Pages:
273 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1771423501
ISBN13:
9781771423502
kindle Asin:
B08WZ94WY8

What's Up with White Women?: Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice

Ilsa M. Govan
4.14/5 (96 ratings)
Read Download
As a white woman, ask are you upholding or fighting racism?

What's Up with White Women? is a practical guide for white women who are interested in becoming more effective in their cross-cultural, anti-racist practices.

Blending real-life stories, theory, and anti-racism practices from decades of on-the-ground work, the authors invite white women to understand their gendered role in systemic racism and their unique opportunity for action. Both frank and compassionate, coverage

Stories of white women's experiences with sexism, racism, and white privilegeHow white women harm BIPOC and ourselves by colluding with systems of oppressionWhy and how white women often hijack race conversationsA powerful six-stage identity development model for self-reflection and growthGuiding questions and practical actions for strengthening anti-racism practicesTools to cultivate genuine partnerships with BIPOC individuals and groups.White women are positioned in a power hierarchy between white men and BIPOC. It is time for white women to step up and undertake deep reflection on their role in systemic racism and take concrete actions that support equity and justice for all people.

AWARDS

SILVER | 2022 IPPY Awards - Current Events II (Social Issues/Humanitarian)
Format:
Kindle Edition
Pages:
273 pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1771423501
ISBN13:
9781771423502
kindle Asin:
B08WZ94WY8

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