Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence

Derald Wing Sue 지음

Wiley 2015년 01월 21일 출간

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Learn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively Most people avoid discussion of race-related topics because ofthe strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitablyaccompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict ofracial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topicaltogether, or remain silent when it is raised. Race Talk andthe Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating DifficultDialogues on Race puts an end to that dynamic by sharingstrategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productivemanner.A guide for facilitating and participating in difficultdialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue ~ aninternationally recognized expert on multiculturalism, diversity,and microaggressions ~ explores the characteristics,dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race as well as thehidden quot;ground rulesquot; that inhibit honest and productive dialogue.Through emotional and visceral examples, this book explains whyconversations revolving around racial issues are so difficult, andprovides guidelines, techniques, and advice for navigating andleading honest and forthright discussions. Readers will develop astronger ability to build rapport with people unlike themselves,and discover how not talking about race impacts society as awhole.Overcome and make visible the fears associated with racetalkLearn practical ideas for talking openly about raceFacilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategyExamine the hidden rules that govern race talkUnderstand the benefits of successful conversationsDiscussions about race do not have to result in disastrousconsequences, and can in fact be highly beneficial to all partiesinvolved. It's important that people have the ability to converseopenly and honestly with their students, colleagues, children, andneighbors, and Race Talk provides the path for achievingthis goal.

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Preface xiAcknowledgments xviiAbout the Author xixSECTION ONE: THE CHARACTERISTICS, DYNAMICS, AND MEANING OFRACE TALKCHAPTER ONE What Is Race Talk? 3Race Talk Represents a Potential Clash of Racial Realities 7Race Talk Pushes Emotional Hot Buttons 11Race Talk Evokes Avoidance Strategies 13Why Is Successful Race Talk Important? 16CHAPTER TWO The Characteristics and Dynamics of Race Talk18What Are Characteristics of Race Talk? 21How Do Societal Ground Rules (Norms) Impede Race Talk? 23Why Is Race Talk So Difficult and Uncomfortable forParticipants? 27Conclusions 33CHAPTER THREE The Stories We Tell: White Talk Versus BackTalk 35Race Talk: Narratives and Counter-Narratives 37Telling on Racism: Unmasking Ugly Secrets 38SECTION TWO: THE CONSTRAINING GROUND RULES FOR RACETALKCHAPTER FOUR &"The Entire World&-s a Stage!&"55The Politeness Protocol and Race Talk 57The Academic Protocol and Race Talk 64CHAPTER FIVE Color-Blind Means Color-Mute 74Color-Evasion: &"We Are All the Same Under the Skin&"78Stereotype-Evasion: &"I Don&-t Believe in ThoseStereotypes&" 82Power-Evasion: &"Everyone Can Make It in Society, If TheyWork Hard Enough&" 86Myth of the Melting Pot 89SECTION THREE: WHY IS IT DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE OF COLOR TOHONESTLY TALK ABOUT RACE?CHAPTER SIX &"What Are the Consequences for Saying WhatI Mean?&" 95Ethnocentric Monoculturalism 99Power and Oppression 105CHAPTER SEVEN &"To Speak or How to Speak, That Is theQuestion&" 112Communication Styles 115Nonverbal Communication 118Nonverbal Communication in Race Talk: SociopoliticalConsiderations 121Being Constrained and Silenced: Impact on People of Color

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저자(글) Derald Wing Sue

DERALD WING SUE has been identified as "the mostinfluential multicultural scholar in the United States." He hasauthored 17 books, including the classic Microaggressions inEveryday Life. Dr. Sue's research on microaggressions provideda major breakthrough in understanding how everyday slights,insults, and invalidations toward marginalized groups createpsychological and social harm. He is Professor of Psychology andEducation in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychologyat Teachers College, Columbia University.