A Goodreads user asked this question about White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism:
Why is the term 'White Fragility' is not equally as offensive and unjust as a coloured person being accused of 'playing the race card' or 'victim card?' The defensive moves include: 'anger, fear, guilt, argumentation and silence (The whimsical contradiction of the last two is staggering) What is your average, non-racist white person to do when they are accused of being racist? I'm not white nor am I black.
Lewis Craig What are we to do when we are accused of racism? Listen very carefully. Ask questions. Don't be defensive. Be willing to hear another's opinion whethe…moreWhat are we to do when we are accused of racism? Listen very carefully. Ask questions. Don't be defensive. Be willing to hear another's opinion whether you agree or not. Ponder what they say.(less)
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