What's Up with White Women?
is a practical guide for white women who are interested in becoming
more effective in their cross-cultural, anti-racist practices.
Blending
real-life stories, theory, and anti-racism practices from decades of
on-the-ground work, the authors invite white women to understand
their gendered role in systemic racism and their unique opportunity
for action. Both frank and compassionate, coverage includes:
--Stories
of white women's experiences with sexism, racism, and white privilege
--How
white women harm BIPOC and ourselves by colluding with systems of
oppression
--Why
and how white women often hijack race conversations
--A
powerful six-stage identity development model for self-reflection and
growth
--Guiding
questions and practical actions for strengthening anti-racism
practices
--Tools
to cultivate genuine partnerships with BIPOC individuals and groups.
White
women are positioned in a power hierarchy between white men and
BIPOC. It is time for white women to step up and undertake deep
reflection on their role in systemic racism and take concrete actions
that support equity and justice for all people.