What does it mean to be white? This remains the question at large in the continued effort to examine how white racial identity is constructed and how systems of white privilege operate in everyday life. White Out brings together the original work of leading scholars across the disciplines of sociology; philosophy; history; and anthropology to give readers an important and cutting-edge study of "whiteness".
#174865 in Books Routledge 2012-12-13 2013-02-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .55 x 6.00l; .75 #File Name: 0415874270240 pages
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. An eye-openerBy Andy WellsA great read; telling a story from the first person perspective made it personal and interesting; while it was obvious the author went to great lengths to back everything up with solid research. As a white male; I had to be ready to accept some of the points in this book and there were times in my life I may have discounted them. However; approaching the topic with an open mind and putting aside feelings of personal guilt and pride; I found great tools to approach race issues I've never had before.After reading this book; I now understand several conversations throughout my life that had left me baffled. I have a new understanding of what may be driving reactions and statements from people; I have a way to check my own approach when dealing with race and other issues of privilege; and I'm better equipped to be a friend and advocate in the continuing fight for racial equality.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. An excellent teaching text and memoirBy CustomerClear; lucid prose used to tell an important story and outline ways to combat it. I work as a diversity practitioner; and this book helped me understand white people much better. I will recommend it to everyone who is looking for a text on white privilege.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy KristinTextbook for class- great!
