White Privilege - Deal with it in all fairness

by Catherine Inglis, Wang Xulin (Illustrator)

For some kids, ways they can help eliminate racial injustice might be hard to see. After all, they are taught that people in society are all equal under the law. So why then does racial conflict still exist? And what can they as individuals do about it right now? One way is for white children to understand the unearned advantages they were born with based solely on the colour of their skin. This concept is called white privilege and this book will help children of all races understand it, see how it affects them and find ways to speak out and take real action against it.

White Privilege: Deal with it in all fairness provides scenarios, quizzes and Q&As that develop readers’ understanding of the subject using situations that are realistic and that easily relate to their everyday lives. The topic is approached from three points of view: those who are “privileged,” those who identify as “racialized” and those who want to be allies.

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 3, 2021

Reviews

[KyaP_Stacey]

This is a great tool for students and young learners, and even an ideal resource for adults who are early in their journey of learning about white privilege or looking for an overview. Clearly outlined for easy understanding, the book provides excellent examples, explanations, and recommendations for how to recognize and troubleshoot uncomfortable or unfamiliar situations about race, religion, and other differences amongst communities. Topics include how to determine if a scenario is in fact rooted in white privilege, how to make informed changes around you (and/or speak out to encourage understanding), how to be an ally (and not just a witness), in addition to discussion questions and quizzes to exercise the reader's knowledge.