Written by Carmen Law, Director, Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Let’s get comfortable getting uncomfortable.
The term White Fragility refers to the discomfort White people may experience in reaction to discussions about racism and was popularized by sociologist and author Robin DiAngelo in her book, "White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism."
Reactions or response to the discomfort may appear in different ways like defensiveness, relying on our own bias or challenges, or simply ignoring the problem. How are those reactions problematic and perpetuate discrimination and oppression?
Exploring white fragility is uncomfortable because our internal reflection may reveal feelings of shame or dissonance. It can be challenging internal dialogue to engage in, but important.
A few SLC employees have started reflecting on white fragility and are gracious and brave to share their reflections with staff and faculty to start the conversation.
Reflections on White Fragility: Panel Discussion
Thursday, February 23
10-11:30am EST
Session: Virtual (Teams)
Audience: SLC Employees
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