Critical White Studies Part IV ~ Aversive Racism by the Well-Intentioned

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

“Hey, slavery happened long, long ago!” “We were not there!” “We do not own slaves!”
“We no longer lynch anyone!”
“I harbor no ill will towards anyone.” “We are now a color blind society.” “We are a melting pot.”
“I do not believe or support White Supremacy, Domestic Terrorism and Hate Groups!”
“I understand that all lives matter.” “What more do you want from White America?”
One of the most difficult concepts to explain is “aversive racism by the well intentioned.”

Five Part Series on White Critical Studies
Critical White Studies I: White Priviledge
Critical White Studies II: White Knapsack
Critical White Studies III: White Capital
Critical White Studies IV: Aversive Racism by the Well Intentioned
Critical White Studies V: White Loss

The Truth is the Truth ~ All Else Is an Option ~ History Tells Us So

The Truth is the Truth ~ All Else Is an Option ~ History Tells Us So

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

Why has it been so hard for human beings historically to admit the TRUTH?
Is it our social-cultural-political-religious ego, our propensity to believe that “right is right and we are always right?”
Is it that the TRUTH reflects and reveals our constructed flawed identities?
Seriously, what is it about us that draws us to deviate from veracity with options, even when the TRUTH is staring back?

Critical White Studies Part III ~ White Capital

Critical White Studies Part III ~ White Capital

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

What has value and worth in our lives?
What has significance, capital and access to power, control and dominance?
How about the “capital” of our identity and that of others?

Part III of Critical White Studies provides some answers and of course, critical questions that may linger.

Five Part Series on White Critical Studies
Critical White Studies I: White Priviledge
Critical White Studies II: White Knapsack
Critical White Studies III: White Capital
Critical White Studies IV: Aversive Racism by the Well Intentioned
Critical White Studies V: White Loss

Critical White Studies Part II ~ The Knapsack of Privileges

Critical White Studies Part II ~ The Knapsack of Privileges

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

“White privilege is like an invisible weightless knapsack of special provisions, maps, passports, codebooks, visas, clothes, tools and blank checks. Describing White privilege makes one newly accountable. As we in Women’s Studies work to reveal male privilege and ask men to give up some of their power, so one who writes abut white privilege must ask – Having described it, what will I do to lessen or end it?”
– Peggy Macintosh

Five Part Series on White Critical Studies
Critical White Studies I: White Priviledge
Critical White Studies II: The Knapsack
Critical White Studies III: White Capital
Critical White Studies IV: Aversive Racism by the Well Intentioned
Critical White Studies VI White Loss

Critical White Studies Part I ~ White Privilege

Critical White Studies Part I ~ White Privilege

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

A controversial topic at the table of American discourse is always the construct of “Whiteness.”
The civil discussion requires a semblance of historical knowledge, content, context, language and critical research.
These are the tools that provide veracity, confidence and consideration of different perspectives and perceptions.
These tools also provide emotional intelligence and moral courage to stay the course, continue the conversation and even enhance it.
The discourse can be exhaustive and debilitating for many constituencies.
But to fear critically examining and dissecting the tenets of -isms and phobias only speaks to the desperation of keeping such fallacies alive.
The five part series provides awareness and insights rather than final solutions that remain in our hands.
The choice to engage or not has always been ours.

Five Part Series on White Critical Studies
Critical White Studies I: White Priviledge
Critical White Studies II: The Knapsack
Critical White Studies III: White Capital
Critical White Studies IV: Aversive Racism by the Well Intentioned
Critical White Studies V: White Loss

“How do I love or hate you? ~ Let me count the ways” Why the Reluctance to Condemn Extremism and Gun Violence? ~ Gen Zers no longer waiting for Stuck on Stuck Generations

“How do I love or hate you? ~ Let me count the ways” Why the Reluctance to Condemn Extremism and Gun Violence? ~ Gen Zers no longer waiting for Stuck on Stuck Generations

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

“How do I love thee . . . let me count the ways . . . ”
Elizabeth Barrett Browning 1806-1861

“How do I hate thee . . . let us count the ways . . . ”
Domestic Terrorists, White Supremacists, Neo-Nazis, Facists, Hate Groups (2023)

One letters with pen in hand – the other with a gun.

Each is a choice – both taught and learned.

Gen Zers unapologetically answering the call.

Diversity and Athletics as Fans and Citizens

Diversity and Athletics as Fans and Citizens

ByJorge D. H. Prosperi

Athletics and sports are part of our social-cultural matrix. They are our communal national passion. We love our sports and marvel at human athleticism.
Can we, connect our fanaticism with athletics to our responsibilities to our Democracy as citizens?
Can we turn March Madness to a daily passion to enhance the quality of life, inclusivity and equity for each fan and citizen?
History beckons us to do so.