How to Explain White Privilege to Skeptics in One Hour

Using a series of pointed questions, racial justice educator and writer Debby Irving works with participants toWhite Privledge build a graphic map of the groups people belong to because of social locations and roles in U.S. history and society. Participants will think together about how various groups have and have not had access to rights, resources, and respect, ultimately revealing the social positioning and impacts of white privilege and dispelling illusions of a level playing field. Once the graphic has been created, Debby then leads participants in an exploration of social dynamics and dominant cultural attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate power and privilege patterns, even when best intentions are in play.

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9:00 – 10:45 am

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