Essay Prompt: Exploring White Fragility, Privilege, and the Path to Social Justice

Compose a 4–7-page paper addressing the intricate dynamics of white fragility, privilege, and their role in perpetuating white supremacy. Choose any citation style you prefer (e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago) and utilize the provided resources in this attachment, including Francis E. Kendall, Ph.D.’s ‘Understanding White Privilege Paper,’ Tim Wise’s ‘On White Privilege’ (YouTube Clip), ‘Whitewashed: Unmasking the World of Whiteness,’ and ‘Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo.’

Note: All students must address prompts one (White Fragility) and two (White Privilege) in their essays. Afterward, they can select three of the following five prompts: 3-7.

1. Define White Fragility: Examine the concept of white fragility. What does it mean, and how does it manifest in individuals? Use examples and insights from the provided resources to support your analysis.

1. Explore White Privilege: Investigate the notion of white privilege and its manifestations. Draw upon Tim Wise’s insights and the ‘Understanding White Privilege Paper’ by Francis E. Kendall, Ph.D. Discuss how white privilege operates in different spheres of life.

1. Examine the Perpetuation of White Supremacy: Analyze how white fragility and privilege contribute to the perpetuation of white supremacy. Explore the systemic and individual aspects that sustain this phenomenon.

1. Assess the Power of White Individuals: Investigate the power dynamics within the system of white supremacy. How do white individuals hold power, both knowingly and unknowingly? Use relevant examples and perspectives from the provided resources.

1. Strategies for Dismantling White Supremacy: Explore ways white individuals can leverage their power to dismantle white supremacy, alleviate inequalities, and promote social justice. Consider the insights from ‘Deconstructing White Privilege with Dr. Robin DiAngelo’ and propose actionable strategies.

1. Collaboration for Social Justice: Examine the potential for collaboration between people in ethnic communities and white individuals in allyship. How can these alliances effectively work towards dismantling white supremacy, alleviating inequalities, and promoting social justice? Utilize the resources to inform your recommendations.

1. Personal Reflection: Agree or Disagree: Share your perspective on white fragility, privilege, and the strategies proposed for dismantling white supremacy. Do you agree or disagree with the ideas presented in the resources? Support your stance with evidence from your research and personal experiences.