{"product_id":"race-talk-and-the-conspiracy-of-silence-9781119241980","title":"Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively  Most people avoid discussion of race-related topics because of the strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitably accompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict of racial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topic altogether, or remain silent when it is raised. Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner.    A guide for facilitating and participating in difficult dialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue  an internationally recognized expert on multiculturalism, diversity, and microaggressions  explores the characteristics, dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race as well as the hidden ground rules that inhibit honest and productive dialogue. Through emotional and visceral examples, this book explains why conversations revolving around racial issues are so difficult, and provides guidelines, techniques, and advice for navigating and leading honest and forthright discussions. Readers will develop a stronger ability to build rapport with people unlike themselves, and discover how not talking about race impacts society as a whole.    Overcome and make visible the fears associated with race talkLearn practical ideas for talking openly about raceFacilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategyExamine the hidden rules that govern race talkUnderstand the benefits of successful conversations Discussions about race do not have to result in disastrous consequences, and can in fact be highly beneficial to all parties involved. It's important that people have the ability to converse openly and honestly with their students, colleagues, children, and neighbors, and Race Talk provides the path for achieving this goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface to the Paperback Edition xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author xxi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One The Characteristics, Dynamics, and Meaning of Race Talk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One What is Race Talk? 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace Talk Represents a Potential Clash of Racial Realities 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace Talk Pushes Emotional Hot Buttons 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace Talk Evokes Avoidance Strategies 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is Successful Race Talk Important? 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Two The Characteristics and Dynamics of Race Talk 18\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Are Characteristics of Race Talk? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Do Societal Ground Rules (Norms) Impede Race Talk? 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy is Race Talk So Difficult and Uncomfortable for Participants? 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Three The Stories We Tell: White Talk Versus Back Talk 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace Talk: Narratives and Counter-Narratives 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTelling on Racism: Unmasking Ugly Secrets 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two The Constraining Ground Rules for Race Talk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Four “The Entire World’s a Stage!” 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Politeness Protocol and Race Talk 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Academic Protocol and Race Talk 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Five Color-Blind Means Color-Mute 74\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor-Evasion: “We Are All the Same Under the Skin” 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStereotype-Evasion: “I Don’t Believe in Those Stereotypes” 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower-Evasion: “Everyone Can Make It in Society, If They Work Hard Enough” 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMyth of the Melting Pot 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Three Why is it Difficult for People of Color to honestly talk about race?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Six “What Are the Consequences for Saying What I Mean?” 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthnocentric Monoculturalism 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePower and Oppression 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Seven “To Speak or How to Speak, That is the Question” 112\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication Styles 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonverbal Communication 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNonverbal Communication in Race Talk: Sociopolitical Considerations 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Constrained and Silenced: Impact on People of Color 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusions 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Four Why is It Difficult for White People to Honestly Talk About Race?               \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eight “I’m Not Racist!” 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive Avoidance—Racism Denial 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Avoidance—Fear, Guilt, and Other Feelings 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehavioral Avoidance—Helplessness and Hopelessness 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional Roadblocks to Race Talk 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Nine “I’m Not White; I’m Italian!” 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Does It Mean to Be White? 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Invisibility of Whiteness: What Does It Mean? 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fear of Owning White Privilege 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFear of Taking Personal Responsibility to End Racism: Moving From Being Nonracist to Becoming Antiracist 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Five Race Talk and Special Group Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Ten Interracial\/Interethnic Race Talk: Difficult Dialogues Between Groups of Color 167\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterracial\/Interethnic Relationship Issues 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRace Talk: Fears of Divide and Conquer 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSources of Conflict Between People of Color 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Eleven Race Talk and White Racial Identity Development: For Whites Only 186\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping a Nonracist and Antiracist Racial Identity 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite Racial Identity Development and Race Talk 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Six Guidelines, Conditions, and Solutions for Having Honest Racial Dialogues\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Twelve Being an Agent of Change: Guidelines for Educators, Parents, and Trainers 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking to Children About Race and Racism 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuidelines for Taking Personal Responsibility for Change 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter Thirteen Helping People Talk About Race: Facilitation Skills for Educators and Trainers 226\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIneffective Strategies: Five Things Not to Do 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccessful Strategies: Eleven Potentially Positive Actions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor Index 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubject Index 266\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407017451863,"sku":"9781119241980","price":21.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119241980.jpg?v=1730497889","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/race-talk-and-the-conspiracy-of-silence-9781119241980","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}