"Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?" : and other conversations about race

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"Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?" : and other conversations about race

Beverly Daniel Tatum

BasicBooks, c1999

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  • cloth

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Bibliography: p. 245-258

Includes index

"Revised with a new introduction by the author"--Cover

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巻冊次

cloth ISBN 9780465091270

内容説明

This well-balanced book, written in lively prose, brings new insights and a fresh perspective to this frequent query and the issue of racial identity development.. There is a moment when every child leaves color-blindness behind and enters the world of race consciousness. At that moment, there are two roads parents, educators, and therapists can take: they can follow the status quo, internalizing racial expectations, and becomeconsciously or unconsciouslypart of the problem. Or, they can question stereotypes, and, actively work against racism to become part of the solution. This book provides the tools we all need to become part of the solution. }Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black youth seated together in the cafeteria. Of course, its not just the Black kids sitting togetherthe White, Latino, Asian Pacific, and in some regions, American Indian youth, are clustered in their own groups, too. The same phenomenon can be observed in college dining halls, faculty lounges, and in corporate cafeterias.What is going on here? Is this self-segregation a problem we should try to fix, or a coping strategy we should support? How can we get past our reluctance to talk about racial issues to even discuss it? And what about the other questions we and our children have about race?Beverly Daniel Tatum is a renowned authority on the psychology of racism. She asserts that we do not know how to talk about our racial differences: Whites are afraid of using the wrong words and being perceived as racist. Parents of color are afraid of exposing their children to painful racial realities too soon. Tatum understands that the vocabulary of race is loaded and that embarrassment and awkwardness often stymie conversations about this subject; yet, she believes that these obstacles can and must be overcome if we are to bring about change. In Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race, Dr. Tatum provides us with a new way of thinking and talking about race through the lens of racial identity. She explains that all of us have a racial identity and must strive to affirm it. For people of color, the development of a constructive racial identity requires being able to recognize and reject the bombardment of negative stereotypes and to embrace a history of resistance and empowerment rather than passive victimization. For Whites, the challenge is to engage in a process of racial identity development which leads to an awareness of White privilege and a determination to actively work against injusticeand this requires the strength to reject a system that awards them, and to reclaim the legacy of White allies. For many, this is uncharted territory. This book provides a road map for those who want to make the journey and better understand the racial dynamics of their daily lives. Tatum extends her ideas about racial identity development beyond the usual Black-White paradigm to embrace the unique circumstances of Latinos, American Indians, Asians, as well as biracial youth. Also included is a list of resources for further reading as well as a list of books for parents and teachers to recommend to children of all ages.Using real-life examples and the latest research, Tatum presents strong evidence that straight talk about our racial identitieswhatever they may beis essential if we are serious about facilitating communication across racial and ethnic divides. We have waited far too long to begin our conversations about race. This remarkable book, infused with great wisdom and humanity, tells us where to start. }

目次

  • Introduction
  • A Definition of Terms
  • Defining RacismCan we talk?
  • The Complexity of IdentityWho am I?
  • Understanding Blackness In A White Context
  • The Early YearsIs my skin brown because I drink chocolate milk?
  • Identity Development in AdolescenceWhy are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?
  • Racial Identity in AdulthoodStill a work in progress
  • Understanding Whiteness In a White Context
  • The Development of White IdentityIm not ethnic, Im just normal.
  • White Identity and Affirmative ActionIm in favor of affirmative action except when it comes to my jobs.
  • Beyond Black and White
  • Critical Issues in Latino, American Indian, and Asian Pacific American Identity DevelopmentTheres more than just Black and White, you know.
  • Identity Development in Multiracial FamiliesBut dont the children suffer?
  • Breaking The Silence
  • Embracing a Cross-Racial DialogueWe were struggling for the words..
巻冊次

paper ISBN 9780465091294

内容説明

This well-balanced book, written in lively prose, brings new insights and a fresh perspective to this frequent query and the issue of racial identity development.. There is a moment when every child leaves color-blindness behind and enters the world of race consciousness. At that moment, there are two roads parents, educators, and therapists can take: they can follow the status quo, internalizing racial expectations, and becomeconsciously or unconsciouslypart of the problem. Or, they can question stereotypes, and, actively work against racism to become part of the solution. This book provides the tools we all need to become part of the solution. }Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black youth seated together in the cafeteria. Of course, its not just the Black kids sitting togetherthe White, Latino, Asian Pacific, and in some regions, American Indian youth, are clustered in their own groups, too. The same phenomenon can be observed in college dining halls, faculty lounges, and in corporate cafeterias.What is going on here? Is this self-segregation a problem we should try to fix, or a coping strategy we should support? How can we get past our reluctance to talk about racial issues to even discuss it? And what about the other questions we and our children have about race?Beverly Daniel Tatum is a renowned authority on the psychology of racism. She asserts that we do not know how to talk about our racial differences: Whites are afraid of using the wrong words and being perceived as racist. Parents of color are afraid of exposing their children to painful racial realities too soon. Tatum understands that the vocabulary of race is loaded and that embarrassment and awkwardness often stymie conversations about this subject; yet, she believes that these obstacles can and must be overcome if we are to bring about change. In Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race, Dr. Tatum provides us with a new way of thinking and talking about race through the lens of racial identity. She explains that all of us have a racial identity and must strive to affirm it. For people of color, the development of a constructive racial identity requires being able to recognize and reject the bombardment of negative stereotypes and to embrace a history of resistance and empowerment rather than passive victimization. For Whites, the challenge is to engage in a process of racial identity development which leads to an awareness of White privilege and a determination to actively work against injusticeand this requires the strength to reject a system that awards them, and to reclaim the legacy of White allies. For many, this is uncharted territory. This book provides a road map for those who want to make the journey and better understand the racial dynamics of their daily lives. Tatum extends her ideas about racial identity development beyond the usual Black-White paradigm to embrace the unique circumstances of Latinos, American Indians, Asians, as well as biracial youth. Also included is a list of resources for further reading as well as a list of books for parents and teachers to recommend to children of all ages.Using real-life examples and the latest research, Tatum presents strong evidence that straight talk about our racial identitieswhatever they may beis essential if we are serious about facilitating communication across racial and ethnic divides. We have waited far too long to begin our conversations about race. This remarkable book, infused with great wisdom and humanity, tells us where to start. }

目次

  • Introduction
  • A Definition of Terms
  • Defining RacismCan we talk?
  • The Complexity of IdentityWho am I?
  • Understanding Blackness In A White Context
  • The Early YearsIs my skin brown because I drink chocolate milk?
  • Identity Development in AdolescenceWhy are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?
  • Racial Identity in AdulthoodStill a work in progress
  • Understanding Whiteness In a White Context
  • The Development of White IdentityIm not ethnic, Im just normal.
  • White Identity and Affirmative ActionIm in favor of affirmative action except when it comes to my jobs.
  • Beyond Black and White
  • Critical Issues in Latino, American Indian, and Asian Pacific American Identity DevelopmentTheres more than just Black and White, you know.
  • Identity Development in Multiracial FamiliesBut dont the children suffer?
  • Breaking The Silence
  • Embracing a Cross-Racial DialogueWe were struggling for the words.

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