{"product_id":"race-talk-and-the-conspiracy-of-silence-isbn-9781119241980","title":"Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productively\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMost 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. \u003ci\u003eRace Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race\u003c\/i\u003e puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e talking about race impacts society as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOvercome and make visible the fears associated with race talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn practical ideas for talking openly about race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamine the hidden rules that govern race talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the benefits of successful conversations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscussions 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 \u003ci\u003eRace Talk\u003c\/i\u003e provides the path for achieving this goal.\u003c\/p\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 \u003cp\u003eIn the current sociopolitical climate, \"Race Talk\" offers pragmatic applications supported by race pedagogy. Written for a readership beyond diversity \u0026amp; inclusion practitioners and workshop facilitators, it contains actionable advice for parents, educators and leaders who are working to nurture space for open, honest and healing dialogue about the ravages of interpersonal and institutional racism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSue's book not only provides concrete tools and approaches with which to approach conversations in an authentic way, but also addresses issues that are key to advancing racial equity in health care. The book answers my own critical questions in advancing this work: How can we develop greater comfort and humility around discussing racial topics? How do we integrate the important conversation on racial power and privilege? How may we influence our organizations to pursue a values-driven approach toward eliminating disparities and advancing racial equity?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSue's approach to brokering the conversation about the difficulty of racial dialogues is rooted in decades of research he has carried out on racial, gender and sexual orientation microaggressions and their impacts on those communities. Serving as a professor of Psychology and Education in the Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology in Columbia University's Teachers College, Sue's scholarship is among the most cited in the fields of multicultural psychology and counseling. He has collected extensive counter-narratives of Asian, Latinx, African American and Native Americans and their everyday experiences with race and the excruciating reality of race talk for people of color.\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMaileen D. Hamto, \u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDerald Wing Sue, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. He was Co-Founder and first President of the Asian American Psychological Association, and past President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues and the Society of Counseling Psychology. Dr Sue serves on the Council of Elders for \u003ci\u003eCultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology\u003c\/i\u003e. His current research explores the manifestation, dynamics, and impact of racial, gender, and sexual orientation microaggressions. He currently applies this research to strategies for facilitating difficult dialogs on race in the classroom and public forums and conducts training sessions across the U.S. and Canada to help institutions improve relations among community members.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurn Uncomfortable Conversations into Meaningful Dialogue\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you believe that talking about race is impolite, or that \"colorblindness\" is the preferred approach, you must read this book. \u003ci\u003eRace Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e debunks the most pervasive myths using evidence, easy-to-understand examples, and practical tools.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis significant work answers all your questions about discussing race by covering:  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCharacteristics of typical, unproductive conversations on race\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTacit and explicit social rules related to talking about racial issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRace-specific difficulties and misconceptions regarding race talk\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConcrete advice for educators and parents on approaching race in a new way\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"His insistence on the need to press through resistance to have difficult conversations about race is a helpful corrective for a society that prefers to remain silent about  these issues.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Christopher Wells,\u003c\/b\u003e Vice President for Student Life at DePauw University  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In a Canadian context, the work of Dr. Derald Wing Sue in \u003ci\u003eRace Talk: and the Conspiracy of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e is the type of material needed to engage a populace that is often described as 'Too Polite.' The accessible material lets individuals engage in difficult conversations about race and racism in ways that make the uncomfortable topics less threatening, resulting in a true 'dialogue' rather than a debate.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Darrell Bowden,\u003c\/b\u003e M Ed. Education and Awareness Coordinator, Ryerson University  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"He offers those of us who work in the Diversity and Inclusion space practical tools for generating productive dialogues that transcend the limiting constraints of assumptions about race and identity.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Rania Sanford,\u003c\/b\u003e Ed.D. Associate Chancellor for Strategic Affairs and Diversity, Stanford University  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Sue's book is a must-read for any parent, teacher, professor, practioner, trainer, and facilitator who seeks to learn, understand, and advance difficult dialogues about issues of race in classrooms, workplaces, and boardrooms. It is a book of empowerment for activists, allies, or advocates who want to be instruments of change and to help move America from silence and inaction to discussion, engagement, and action on issues of difference and diversity. Integrating real life examples of difficult dialogues that incorporate the range of human emotions, Sue provides a masterful illustration of the complexities of dialogues about race in America. More importantly, he provides a toolkit for those who seek to undertake the courageous journey of understanding and facilitating difficult conversations about race.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Menah Pratt-Clarke, JD, PhD,\u003c\/b\u003e Associate Provost for Diversity, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Talking about race – and especially about racism – is one of the most contentious and complex elements of teaching. Its rawness means that this kind of talk is often avoided. Teachers call for time outs, or quickly move the discussion on to another topic. In \u003ci\u003eRace Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e Derald Wing Sue not only illustrates the subtlety and pervasiveness of racial micro-aggressions, but he also provides seasoned advice on how to keep race talk going in a way that keeps unwilling students and teachers participating. The book is accessible and helpful and will be invaluable to teachers (like myself) who struggle to make race talk a central part of their work.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eStephen Brookfield, John Ireland Endowed Chair, University of St. Thomas, Minneapolis-St. Paul\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989904048357,"sku":"NP9781119241980","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119241980.jpg?v=1761785859","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/race-talk-and-the-conspiracy-of-silence-isbn-9781119241980","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}