Understanding White Privilege: Creating Pathways to Authentic Relationships Across Race (Teaching/Learning Social Justice) [Paperback]

Frances E. Kendall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 17, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0415951801 | ISBN-13: 978-0415951807 | Edition: 1

Racial privilege is hard to see for those who were born with access to power and resources. Yet it is very visible for those to whom it was not granted. Understanding White Privilege is written for individuals and those in organizations who grapple with race every day, as well as for those who believe they don't need to. It is written for those who have tried to build authentic professional relationships across races but have felt unable to do so. It is written for those who believe strongly in the struggle for racial justice and need additional information to share with their friends and colleagues. Inviting readers to think personally about how race--theirs and others'--frames experiences, relationships, and the way we each see the world, Understanding White Privilege focuses squarely on white privilege and its implications by offering specific suggestions for what we each can do to bridge the racial chasm.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Understanding White Privilege presents an assumed white reader with a workbook of sorts, a guide to accepting his or her own racial privilege and using that awareness to effect real change…Despite the text’s explicit address to a white reader, there is much here that will benefit people of color as well, particularly those teaching in predominantly white academic environments….Kendall’s book comes close to meriting the label "required reading" for anyone who aspires to a radically different racial future."--African American Review 2009, Volume 43, Number 1, 215-216

About the Author

Frances E. Kendall is a nationally known consultant who focuses on organizational change and communication, specializing in issues of diversity, social justice, and white privilege.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (March 17, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415951801
• ISBN-13: 978-0415951807
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #736,380 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 23 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding White Privilege: Creating Pathways to Authentic Relationships Across Race February 6, 2007

By Alice Wonderland

Format:Paperback

Frances wrote a very thought provoking book. I was ready for someone to start yelling about racism and how White people are racist. However, she was thoughtful and through. She not only looked at the historic prospective, but the problems of today. In addition, she gave solutions and not just problems.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book for All to Read August 23, 2008

By James C. Lane

Format:Paperback

This is book should be mandatory reading for all white people in an increasingly diverse world. The issue of white privilege impacts most aspects of life among blacks and whites, and whites and other races. Understanding White Privilege identifies the major issues association with this important topic in a very personal way. It is a must read.

2.0 out of 5 stars One sided June 17, 2013

By Fred Kirksey

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It only tells one point of view. It is written by a lesbian Christian that is middle aged or older.

5 of 9 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Understanding White Privilege November 23, 2009

By John L. Carter Jr.

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Excellent wrap-up of the nuancies of white privilege. Also provides some concrete things that a caring white person can do to counter the oppressive side of white privilege. Recommend this as an excellent resource for people who want to work for sucial justice.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding White Privilege September 23, 2011

By robert2groovy

Format:Paperback

Although one of the selected readings for an independent study course I took, Understanding White Privilege was in my opion, a worthwhile read and without hesitation would recommend it to others.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Review the White Privilege April 29, 2011

By Dan Mcmillan

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There were not any problems with this book when I got it. The book did not come as early as I expected but it came within the range Amazon listed.