IgniteAmherst 2013 #11 A Super Secret Surprise Attack on Racism by Carol Ross

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A SUPER SECRET SURPRISE

ATTACK ON RACISM

Carol Ross

Wednesday, March 6, 13

What is racism anyway?

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Societal Barriers

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Race is irrelevant!

The social Construction of difference

and inequality

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Observable Characteristics?

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The Veil of RacismOppression, Rape, Murder, Theft, Violence, Abuse, D i s c r i m i n a t i o n , O v e r -consumption, Inequality, c h e a p l a b o r , c l a s s disparities, less pay for women, guilty until proven innocent, war, racism, s e x i s m , c h i l d a b u s e , domestic violence, marital disputes, dysfunctional f a m i l i e s , r e l i g i o u s arguments, dirty politics, gender discr iminat ion, s u p r e m a c y , heteropatriarchy, apartied, genocide, capitalism

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“I Am Not A Racist!”…but…

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Perception and Self-Awareness

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True Power

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False Power

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The Masking of False Power

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False Power = Oppression

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Pathology of Self-Destruction

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Where Do I Begin?

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Do I express what I identify with?

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“I Am White”

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“I Am White”

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Be Conscious!

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Balance!

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Basic Need

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How do I contribute to myself and the world in which I live?

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A SUPER SECRET SURPRISE

ATTACK ON RACISM

Carol Ross

Wednesday, March 6, 13