SUMMARY Of White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism
Written by John Wilder
Narrated by John Griffith
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White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism | Book Summary
Have you ever wondered why the issue of racism has remained a problem for several decades in the United States despite perceived efforts individually and collectively to stop racism?
In what ways have our culture taught us racism and white superiority in spite of the belief held by most whites that we're not racists and at the same time making obvious racist comments or actions?
It’s all about white fragility!
In the book “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism”, Robin DiAngelo deftly illuminates the phenomenon of white fragility and “allows us to understand racism as a practice not restricted to ‘bad people’. Referring to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged racially. According to Robin, white fragility is characterized by emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and by behaviors including argumentation and silence.
This book contains a comprehensive, well detailed summary and key takeaways of the original book by Robin DiAngelo It summarizes the book in detail, to help people effectively understand, articulate and imbibe the original work by Robin. This book is not meant to replace the original book but to serve as a companion to it.
Contained is an
- Executive Summary of the original book
- Key Points of each chapter and
- Brief chapter-by-chapter summaries
Disclaimer: This is a summary, review of the book ”White Fragility” and not the original book.
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- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5The entire book could be summed up in about 20-30 pages. The author's main argument to promote the idea white fragility is little more than "you only disagree because you are racist". The author has a tendency to cherry pick history to push the narrative. While some valid arguments are made, the author clearly takes an overly aggressive stance towards white Americans (whites are inherently racist) and an overly sensitive view of black Americans (all black problems are because of whites), this is not a subjective nor a realistic view of the problems of race relations in this country. The author's bias is clear and the "information" and "history" provided is weak and limited at best. It is clear the goal of this book is to use race to fundamentally change American economic policy from capitalist to socialist marxist.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellent readings for someone looking for the truth behind racism
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5In a nutshell, this book lays out why we're living like this in 2023. Instead of progression, society regressed into if you don't think like me, then you're a racist bigot. This author feels they know your values based on your skin color.
- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5More explanation and detail would be helpful. Perhaps I should have read the actual book.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book taught me so much and it’s open me up a lot to the idea and stereotypes of white fragility and white solidarity. I have begun to unlearn my racist patterns and internalized racism. I feel like a new person and I am so glad and thankful that I read this book. I advise everyone who is white To read this book if you were looking to be considered an ally towards people of colour. This will teach you much, this is just beginning to learning what racism really is!
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Made like one or two good points but mostly just causes decision. Don’t take this book to heart.