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Is it possible for Black people to be racist? Is there such a thing as anti-white racism? Anti-white racism is racism directed at people of European descent. Some argue that it isn’t possible for Black people to be racist against white people because of a lack of a power, but How to Be an Antiracist emphasizes that these claims are false. Keep reading to understand how Black people can be racist too and why anti-white racism does exist.
What is moral suasion and how it related to educational suasion? Can either of these ideas help deal with racism or are they ineffective? Moral suasion is the idea that if you appeal to the consciences and intellect of White people, they won’t be racist. Unfortunately, this doesn’t work because of the nature of racist ideas and because it doesn’t tackle the predominant problem of racist policies. Keep reading to better understand moral suasion and why it doesn’t work.
What are the steps to becoming an antiracist? How can you help make yourself a better advocate for dismantling racism? Becoming an antiracist can help you better combat racial injustice. Ibram X. Kendi identifies three steps for learning how to be an antiracist. Keep reading to find out what the steps are and to see some exercises to help you in your journey to becoming an antiracist.
What is the difference between protest vs. demonstration? How can these two activities help address a racist policy? Protest vs. demonstration comes down to the intention of your activity. While the two terms are used interchangeably, a protest is looking for change to a racist policy and a demonstration is trying to raise awareness. Keep reading to better understand a protest vs. a demonstration, as well as other related terms.
What is antiracism? How is knowing the answer important to combating racism? Ibram X. Kendi’s book How to Be an Antiracist shows how the opposite of a racist is an antiracist. So, what is antiracism and how it different from being not racist? Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “what is antiracism?”
What does it mean to be “race neutral” when it comes to policies? Is it possible to have racial neutrality? The race neutral definition identifies a situation in which something is based on factors that don’t consider race. However, it is impossible to have a racially neutral policy because each policy advances or maintains either racial inequality or equality. Keep reading to understand more about the problems with policies that claim to be race neutral.
What is infant attachment? Why is it important for babies to form strong and safe attachments to their caregivers? Babies naturally form attachments with caregivers, and what kind of care they receive shapes their worldview. This is known as infant attachment. Read more about infant attachment and why having secure and safe attachments is important for infancy and later life.
Who is the author of A Child Called “It”? Is there any controversy around A Child Called “It” and its author? The A Child Called “It” author has faced some controversy and criticism around the book. The issues focus on profiting from abuse and the belief that some of it may be exaggerated. Read more about A Child Called “It”, the author, and the criticisms.
What was Viktor Frankl’s concentration camp experience like? What did he learn about psychology? Viktor Frankl was sent to Auschwitz as well as other camps While there, he observed three stages of a person’s psychological state during his time in a concentration camp. By understanding these, Frankl believed he was able to develop a psychology that helped him survive. Read more about Viktor Frankl, concentration camp psychology, and how Frankl developed logotherapy.
What happens in the A Child Called “It” book? How did the A Child Called “It” book cover the abuse of Dave Pelzer? The A Child Called “It” book is about the abuse of Dave Pelzer at the hands of his mother. It went on for about 8 years until he was finally removed from his home. Keep reading for more about the A Child Called “It” book.