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Title: White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son
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| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press Not too Wise |
| He sure knows not much about the Civil War, even that it was not a Civil War |
| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press Very Important Book |
I've seen other reviews stating that all white people should read this book. I think that EVERYONE should read this book. This book addresses race and race relations in a way that is unorthodox, clear and grabs your attention. As a race/ethnicity scholar and teacher, I'm always looking for ways to get my students aware of and concerned about (this is the tough part) racial issues in the US. Most feel and think that it's not a big deal, racism is over, etc. Most students express a "color-blind" attitude. But this attitude is harmful by ignoring institutionalized racism. The issue of white privilege isn't a new one, but Mr. Wise introduces us to some new ways of thinking about it.
There is a lot of material and excellent examples to take from this book, but a few really grabbed me. One is getting at how white privilge operates in everyday life and at the institutional level. The other main and often subtle important aspect is how white privilege is dangerous not only to black people and other minority group members, but to white people as well, on a psychological level. Tim Wise makes his case by appealing to white people on a gut level by appealing to their egos and sense of self without attacking them as "bad people." And I think that blacks and people of other races can benefit by understanding how white privelege often operates unconsciously...We spend most of our lives learning to be racist and it takes a lot to unlearn all that crap. Tim Wise does his best to set us on this path. |
| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press It will change your life |
I present the face of white privilege, I am white and I am a male and I come from a family with money. I am also gay and a person living with AIDS and in both cases I've known stigma and discrimination. I didn't grow up in a family where racism was acceptable. Reading White Like Me:Reflections on Racism from a Privileged Son makes every thing I grew up with more apparent in this modern world. We still have a long long way to go.
Paolo Preston
Tucson, AZ |
| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press worthwhile but not spectacular |
| I had really hopes for this book. I thought it started off really well, then I found myself struggling to finish it. I got the feeling he hates his own white skin. A bit idealistic, but worth checking out. |
| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press Incredible book! |
| One of the most honest and profound books I have ever read on white privilege. Tim Wise does an incredible job explaining why white privilege needs to be dealt with if racism is going to continue to be dismantled and resisted. Definitely a must read!!!!! :) |
| White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son by Soft Skull Press Product Description |
Racial privilege shapes the lives of white Americans in every facet of life, from employment and education to housing and criminal justice. Using stories from his own life, Tim Wise shows that racism not only burdens people of color, but also benefits those who are "white like him" — whether or not they’re actively racist. Using stories instead of stale statistics, Wise weaves a compelling narrative that assesses the magnitude of racial privilege and is at once readable and scholarly, analytical yet accessible. |
