Church, Jonathan D.
Reinventing Racism: Why
- ISBN 13:
- 9781475858181
- author:
- Church, Jonathan D.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Rowman & Littlefield
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 250
- Dimensions:
- 22 x 15.4 x 1.9 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Reinventing Racism: Why "White Fragility" Is the Wrong Way to Think About Racial Inequality by Jonathan D. Church. The theory of white fragility has been widely discussed in recent years, but surprisingly little scrutiny has been given to its underlying assumptions. This book challenges the idea that white fragility is a valid concept and argues that it undermines efforts to address racial inequality. Church contends that the theory relies on flawed premises and methodological problems, including the conflation of objectivity and neutrality. He also suggests that the theory distorts key ideas about racism and exploits narrative at the expense of facts. In its place, Church offers a more constructive approach to understanding Whiteness, white privilege, and racial inequality. By examining the limitations of the white fragility theory, Church provides a fresh perspective on how to address racial inequality in a more effective way.
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