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What is psychological resistance? How can you build it, and why do you need it? Psychological resistance is a person’s ability to survive events that are psychologically difficult or damaging. In his book Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl puts forth three methods of resistance. Read more about psychological resistance and how it takes shape.
What are white tears? How does white emotion distract from the issue of systemic racism? White tears is a term that refers to the manner in which crying is used as a defense mechanism. Instead of focusing on the issue of systemic racism and your own complicity in it, there is a show of emotion. Read on to see how white tears are used and why they are a distraction.
What is the Cottleston Pie Principle? How does Cottleston Pie represent Taoism in The Tao of Pooh? Cottleston Pie is a song from Winnie-the-Pooh. The verses of the song help illustrate the principle of Inner Nature from Taoism. Keep reading to learn more about the Cottleston Pie Principle from The Tao of Pooh.
What is White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo? How does the White Fragility author explain the challenges white progressives face when confronting racism? White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo is about the challenges white people face when trying to talk about racism. Their own discomfort prevents them from talking about their own complicity, especially for white progressives. Keep reading for some of the key concepts in White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo.
What are the major myths about debt? How do myths about debt hurt your financial health? Myths about debt are an obstacle identified in Total Money Makeover. Rethinking these myths will help you on your path to financial health. Read on to understand the myths about debt and how they are obstacles.
Did you know race is a social construct? How does this work and how do we know that race is a social construct? Race is a social construct because there is no biological justification for differentiating between races. So, how is race a social construct? The physical differences do not, on their own, create any meaningful differences between people, but we’ve created difference based on race in our society. Read on to better understand why race is a social construct.
What is overt racism? How does it differ from subtle racism? Overt racism is an action that is outwardly and explicitly discriminatory on the basis of race. In White Fragility, subtle racism is pointed out as being at the root because people don’t think of their complicity in it. Read on to better understand overt racism and subtle racism.
What is a racial hierarchy? Is there a racial hierarchy in the United States? A racial hierarchy is a system in which some races are given preferential treatment over other races. It may also be referred to as a caste system. Read on to better understand the racial hierarchy in the United States.
What does it mean to be denying racism? What does “colorblind racism” mean? The issue of denying racism is that you claim, “I don’t see color” instead confronting the issue. You cannot ignore the problem of racism by ignoring the idea of race. Read more about colorblind racism and how it relates to the issue of denying racism.
What is the myth of individualism? How does the individual perspective prevent people from seeing the realities of society? The myth of individualism is the mistaken belief that everything we get is earned. Understanding societal prejudices, privileges, and luck challenges this myth. Read more about the myth of individualism.