This book traces the history of the concept of white privilege, analysing the manner in which contemporary usage transforms it into a form of class-blind neoliberalism. Instead, the author proposes an alternative based on 'interest convergence', whereby working class whites join with people of color to combat racism.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction: The Walk of Shame 1. The Path of Privilege 2. Building a Wall: Psychological Barriers to the Effectiveness of Privilege Pedagogy and Politics 3. Lost Wages: A Fork in the Path of Privilege 4. Interest Convergence: Forging a Path to Racial and Economic Justice 5. Our Schools, Our Homes, Our Planet 6. Morality, Self-Interest, and Social Change: A Philosophical Detour Conclusion: Re-centering Racial Justice