White fragility, white supremacy and white normativity make theological dialogue on race difficult

Resane, Kelebogile T.

doi:10.4102/ids.v55i1.2661

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“…Furthermore, this type of discourse allows to develop a protective narrative of the interest of White people and develops a shield against racial stress in the midst of tense racial situations (Resane, 2021). One of the characteristics of this type of protective discourses is the minimization of racism by creating a color-blindness narrative in which the impact of racism on communities of color is either denied or minimized (Bonilla-Silva, 2018).…”

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It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racial Narratives on Twitter

Agudelo

Olbrych

2022

Social Media + Society

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Social media has been used to disseminate hate speech and racism. Racist opinions can be disguised through a language that may appear to be harmless; however, it can be part of a racist rhetoric toward communities of color. This type of racist communication is called Ambient Digital Racism (ADR). Through a thematic analysis, this project sought to identify and analyze social media racist discourses on Twitter in the context of George Floyd’s death. This research examined original tweets posted during the time of the protests using three known counter Black Lives Matter (BLM) hashtags, namely, #WhiteLivesMatter, #BlueLivesMatter, and #AllLivesMatter. After the analysis, two themes emerged, namely, the discourse of oppressor’s reverse racism and the social criminalization of BLM. These themes described the narratives used by these groups to develop a racist digital discourse that goes unnoticed by social media regulations and policies and that leaves an open space to negotiate what constitutes acceptable race talk and what constitutes a racist discourse. It was found that both themes were grounded on White victimization, color-blind racism, and the dehumanization of BLM as a social and racial justice movement.

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It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racial Narratives on Twitter

Agudelo

Olbrych

2022

Social Media + Society

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“…People of color in predominantly white institutions go through a wide range of experiences as they navigate the contexts, systems, and settings that often feel foreign due to the normativity of whiteness. Resane referred to the normativity of whiteness as a “question of power” and as “an internal or subconscious conviction that the ‘super race’ is privileged to establish and maintain certain norms and standards to which others must adhere” (Resane, 2021: 3). The consequences of the normativity of whiteness for racial and ethnic minorities in PWIs may result in isolation and a lack of a sense of belonging.…”

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“You Hide Pieces of Yourself”: Navigating White Spaces as U.S. Missionaries of Color

Huang

Hernandez

2023

Transformation: An International Journal of Holistic Mission St

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While extensive research has been conducted on the experiences of racial and ethnic minorities in predominately white institutions (PWIs) in the United States, there has been little research that examines the experiences of U.S. racial and ethnic minorities that serve for religious reasons with PWIs in international settings. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to understand how race shapes the relationship of long-term U.S. missionaries of color with their missions organization and teammates. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with sixteen long-term U.S. missionaries of color serving internationally. The findings point to a number of ways that race shapes the experiences of these missionaries and have important implications for cross-cultural workers of diverse backgrounds as well as cross-cultural work teams and sending organizations. The results also point to the need for more research on diverse work teams in international settings.

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“…She argues that this fragility is a reaction to the discomfort of being challenged about one's identity and that it can prevent white people from engaging in meaningful conversations about race. These behaviors, in turn, function to reinstate white racial equilibrium (Resane, 2021). This discomfort stems from a phenomenon known as white fragility, a term coined by educator and anti-racism activist Robin DiAngelo (DiAngelo, 2018).…”

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Unmasking white delusion: a critical analysis for the organization

L. Morin,

R. Bishop

2023

SEC

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The article summarizes the arguments of the social debate regarding white delusion in the organization. This article delves into the phenomenon of white delusion, a term coined by the author, Stacey Morin, which signifies a lack of awareness and denial of systemic racial disparities in marginalized communities. The analysis focuses on Morin’s and Bishop’s conceptualization of white delusion in the organization and the subsequent development of the Unmasking White Delusion: DEI model. This model, grounded in the framework of critical race theory, explores the denial, evaluation, and implementation phases, which aim to address and eliminate white delusion within organizations. The research contributes to the ongoing dialogue surrounding diversity and inclusion and addresses a gap in knowledge. The systematization of literary sources and approaches to solving the problem indicates that the white delusion is harmful to the organization. The urgency of addressing this problem stems from the absence of an inclusive and diverse culture, leading to diminished productivity and innovation. Our research methodology followed a logical sequence, beginning with a systematic literature review that critically analyzed the issue of white delusion within the organizational context. The objective was to unravel its complexities and comprehend how it impedes progress toward a more inclusive and equitable culture. The literature was critically analyzed based on concepts aligned with each phase of the Unmasking White Delusion: DEI model within the overarching framework of critical race theory. We contend that adopting the Unmasking White Delusion DEI model will play a pivotal role in mitigating the adverse effects of white delusion within the organization. The results from our thorough analysis of the literature review spurred the development of the Unmasking White Delusion: DEI model. This model serves as a visual guide and strategic tool for organizations seeking to eradicate white delusion and cultivate a culture of psychological safety for minority employees. By applying this model and integrating the Critical Race Theory framework, organizations can effectively confront white delusion through a comprehensive three-phase approach—denial, evaluation, and implementation. This entails organizations recognizing, assessing, and translating insights into actionable strategies, fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace. The main conclusions of the research highlight the multifaceted process of eliminating white delusion in the organization.

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White fragility, white supremacy and white normativity make theological dialogue on race difficult

Cited by 11 publications

References 15 publications

It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racial Narratives on Twitter

It’s Not How You Say It, It’s What You Say: Ambient Digital Racism and Racial Narratives on Twitter

“You Hide Pieces of Yourself”: Navigating White Spaces as U.S. Missionaries of Color

Unmasking white delusion: a critical analysis for the organization

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