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“The ‘how-to manual’ for whites to work with people of color to create an inclusive, just world in the 21st century.” —Maggie Potapchuk, racial equity consultant
Over 50,000 copies sold of earlier editions!
Completely revised and updated, this fourth edition of Uprooting Racism offers a framework around neoliberalism and interpersonal, institutional, and cultural racism, along with stories of resistance and white solidarity. It provides practical tools and advice on how white people can work as allies for racial justice, engaging the reader through questions, exercises, and suggestions for action, and includes a wealth of information about specific cultural groups such as Muslims, people with mixed heritage, Native Americans, Jews, recent immigrants, Asian Americans, and Latino/as.
Inequalities in education, housing, health care, and the job market continue to prevail, while increased insecurity and fear have led to an epidemic of scapegoating and harassment of people of color. Yet, recent polls show that only thirty-one percent of white people in the United States believe racism is a major societal problem; at the same time, resistance is strong, as highlighted by indigenous struggles for land and sovereignty and the Movement for Black Lives.
This accessible, personal, supportive, and practical guide is ideal for students, community activists, teachers, youth workers, and anyone interested in issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and social justice.
“A uniquely sensitive, wise, practical guide for white people struggling with their feelings about race.” —Howard Zinn, national bestselling author of A People’s History of the United States
“A powerful and wonderful book, a major contribution to our understanding of racism as white people.” —Judith H. Katz, Ed. D., author, White Awareness: Handbook for Anti-Racism Training
Paul Kivel: has been a social justice activist, a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over 40 years. He is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker, and has conducted thousands of talks, trainings, and workshops on diversity, men's issues, the challenges of youth, and the impact of class and power on daily life.
Acknowledgments
Preface to Previous Editions
Preface to the Fourth Edition
A Note on Language
Introduction: "Only Justice Can Put Out the Fire"
Part I: What Color is White?
Let's Talk
"I'm Not White"
"I'm Not Racist"
What Is Racism?
What Is Whiteness?
Words and Pictures
White Benefits, Middle-Class Privilege
White Benefits? A Personal Assessment
The Economic Pyramid
The Costs of Racism to People of Color
The Culture of Power
Entitlement
Cultural Appropriation
The Costs of Racism to White People
Retaining Benefits, Avoiding Responsibility
White Fragility and White Power
"Thank You for Being Angry"
It's Good to Talk about Racism
Who Is a Victim?
Part II: The Dynamics of Racism
The Enemy Within
Fear and Danger
The Geography of Fear
Exotic and Erotic
The Myth of the Happy Family
Beyond Black and White
What's in a Name?
Separatism
Part III: Being Allies
Mutual Interest
What Does an Ally Do?
Showing Up as a Strong White Ally
An Ally Is Not a Hero or Savior
Basic Tactics
Getting Involved
Allies Leverage Their Resources
An Ally Educates, Mobilizes, and Organizes Other White People
An Ally Makes a Commitment
I Would Be a Perfect Ally if
It's Not Just a Joke
Talking and Working with White People
What about Friends and Family Members?
Tips for Talking with White People about Racism
Allies, Collaborators, and Agents
A Web of Control
Part IV: The Effects of History
Histories of Racism
People of Mixed Heritage
Native Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
Latinx
Arab Americans
Muslims
Jewish People
Recent Immigrants
We All Stand to Gain
Part V: Fighting Institutional Racism
Institutional Racism
Land and Housing
Public Policy
Reparations
Voting
Affirmative Action
At Work
At School
Health Care
The Police
The Criminal/legal System
Religion
Foreign Policy
Environmental Justice
Part VI: Democratic, Anti-Racist Multiculturalism
Democratic, Anti-Racist Multiculturalism
Multicultural Competence
Anti-Racism
Integration and Tokenism
Organizational Change and Accountability
Home and Family
For the Long Haul
Conclusion
Afterword
Notes
Bibliography
Other Resources
Index
About the Author
About New Society Publishers