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White Privilege by Shannon Sullivan 2019 Hardcover

White Privilege by Shannon Sullivan 2019 Hardcover

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White Privilege, Hardcover by Sullivan, Shannon, ISBN 1509535284, ISBN-13 9781509535286, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US In this discussion for students, scholars, and others, author Shannon Su...

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White Privilege, Hardcover by Sullivan, Shannon, ISBN 1509535284, ISBN-13 9781509535286, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US In this discussion for students, scholars, and others, author Shannon Sullivan (philosophy, University of North Carolina-Charlotte) disrupts common assumptions about the concept of white privilege. She rethinks ideas such as “only white people have white privilege” and “white people should figure out how to help people of color,” and gives real-life examples to reveal the advantages and disadvantages of the concept. Sullivan argues that the concept of white privilege is not just about race and shows that the concept of white privilege harms people of all races. She also claims that the concept of white guilt distracts white people from the important question of how to counter white privilege. Distributed by Wiley. Annotation ©2020 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()

Specifics

Author

Shannon Sullivan

Book Series

Think Ser.

Book Title

White Privilege

Dewey Decimal

305.800973

Dewey Edition

23

Format

Hardcover

Genre

Philosophy, Social Science, Psychology

ISBN-10

1509535284

ISBN-13

9781509535286

Intended Audience

Trade

Item Height

0.6 in

Item Length

7.6 in

Item Weight

8.6 Oz

Item Width

5.1 in

LC Classification Number

E184.A1S9543 2019

LCCN

2019-009945

Language

English

Number of Pages

140 Pages

Publication Year

2019

Publisher

Polity Press

Reviews

"Writing with verve and style, Shannon Sullivan confronts the complexity of everyday experiences and enactments of white privilege and what this entails not only for Black people and people of color, but for white people themselves." George Yancy, author of Backlash: What Happens When We Talk Honestly about Racism in America "White privilege is a concept more tossed around than seriously explored. In this valuable and concise text, Shannon Sullivan provides a detailed and illuminating analysis that everyone needs to read." Charles Mills, City University of New York

Synopsis

Some embrace the idea of white privilege as an important concept that helps us to make sense of the connection between race and social and political disadvantages, while others are critical or even hostile. Regardless of personal views, it can be difficult to agree on what 'white privilege' even means. Philosopher Shannon Sullivan cuts through the confusion and cross-talk to challenge what 'everybody knows' about white privilege. Using real-life examples, she offers a candid assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of the term, to present a better understanding of how race functions in our societies. She argues that white privilege is about more than race, that not only white people can have white privilege, and that feeling guilty about privilege can have a negative effect on the very people you feel guilty towards. In the end, she offers practical solutions for eliminating white privilege and building a fairer society. Sullivan's forcefully argued book will inspire you to think again about white privilege and what it entails.

Topic

Social, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Social Psychology

brand

Polity Press

gtin13

9781509535286

Reviews

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    Shannon Sullivan's *White Privilege* is a thought-provoking read that challenges mainstream views with sharp insight. Her fresh take dismantles stereotypes about privilege, pushing readers beyond surface-level understandings. Using real-world examples, she shows how systemic advantages—and their costs—operate in everyday life, making the topic accessible without oversimplifying. Perfect for stimulating deep, necessary conversations. Highly recommended!