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Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence
Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race
Derald Wing Sue
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Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence
Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race
Derald Wing Sue
About This Book
Learn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively
Most people avoid discussion of race-related topics because of the strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitably accompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict of racial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topic altogether, or remain silent when it is raised. Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner.
A guide for facilitating and participating in difficult dialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue ā an internationally recognized expert on multiculturalism, diversity, and microaggressions ā explores the characteristics, dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race as well as the hidden "ground rules" that inhibit honest and productive dialogue. Through emotional and visceral examples, this book explains why conversations revolving around racial issues are so difficult, and provides guidelines, techniques, and advice for navigating and leading honest and forthright discussions. Readers will develop a stronger ability to build rapport with people unlike themselves, and discover how not talking about race impacts society as a whole.
- Overcome and make visible the fears associated with race talk
- Learn practical ideas for talking openly about race
- Facilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategy
- Examine the hidden rules that govern race talk
- Understand the benefits of successful conversations
Discussions about race do not have to result in disastrous consequences, and can in fact be highly beneficial to all parties involved. It's important that people have the ability to converse openly and honestly with their students, colleagues, children, and neighbors, and Race Talk provides the path for achieving this goal.
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- Ableism
- Academic protocol:
- about
- empirical reality vs. experiential reality
- learning environment and
- objectivism vs. subjectivism
- reason vs. emotion
- Acculturation:
- racial/ethnic minorities and
- themes of
- ultimate goal of
- Active racist behavior, walkway metaphor and
- Activist, being an
- Advocate
- Affirmative action:
- anti-affirmative action legislation
- reverse racism claims
- Affirmative action program
- Africa, slavery and
- African American Professionals
- African Americans. See also Blacks
- Asian Americans and
- civil rights movement and
- communication styles of
- enslavement of
- kinesics and
- microaggressive behaviors and
- moving next door
- racial reality and
- racial stereotypes of
- traveling in unknown areas
- trust/mistrust and
- Ageism
- Alger, Horatio
- Ally. See also Personal responsibility
- America:
- Black
- ācoloredā
- founding of
- as land of opportunity
- American Indians. See Native Americans
- American presidency. See also Clinton, Bill; Obama, Barack
- Black president
- Americans. See also Native Americans
- Asian (see Asian Americans)
- Black (see Black Americans)
- Japanese (see Japanese Americans)
- ātrue Americansā
- White (see White Americans)
- White Euro- (see White Euro-Americans)
- Americas, colonization efforts toward
- Ancestors, past injustices/inequities and
- Anger:
- emotional avoidance and
- seen as dysfunctional behavior
- Anglo
- Anglo-Saxon background
- Anti-affirmative action legislation
- Antiracism education
- Antiracism training
- Antiracist actions:
- becoming antiracist
- commitment to
- estrangement and
- personal responsibility and
- Antiracist parent
- Antiracist racial identity
- Antiracist types
- Anxiety, emotional avoidance and
- Appearances, managing
- Appeasement
- Argumentative dialogue
- Asian Americans. See also Chinese Americans; Japanese Americans
- African Americans and
- communication styles of
- contested legitimacy as āpeople of colorā
- cultural differences and
- educational attainment
- hard work and
- Latinos/as/Hispanics and
- as model minority
- Native Americans and
- people of color and
- racial microaggressions and
- racial stereotypes of
- stereotypes and
- Asi...