Examining Whiteness: An Anti-Racism Curriculum
Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multicultural Resources
One of the ways that racism affects us is by shaping our identity (and this is true for whites and People of Color). These materials, prepared by the Rev. Doctor William Gardiner, are made available to Unitarian Universalists (UUs), particularly white people interested in transforming their whiteness through understanding the complex history of white supremacy of over four hundred years in the United States, and the impact it has on us as individuals and the society as a whole.
Providing an anti-racism curriculum for white people allows deeper understanding of issues that are essential to furthering a white anti-racist identity. The curriculum includes sections on:
- White Power and Privilege
- Different Ways of Being White
- Racial Identity Development
- The Emotional Lives of White People
- Developing a Positive White Identity
- The History of White Supremacy
There are two sections for the Examining Whiteness curriculum. One is written for individuals and a separate section for facilitators. The individual section is available for personal and group study. However, the recommended process for learning from the curriculum is in a group. Studying as part of a group provides a richer experience to discuss, share, and respond to writings that may evoke complicated and strong emotions and thoughts. The facilitator section is password-protected and there's an online form for applying for the password.
- Examining Whiteness:
- For individuals
- For facilitators guiding a group (password-protected)
For more information contact araomc @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, October 23, 2009.
