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Record 1 2023-11-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Social Problems
  • Sociology of Human Relations
CONT

White fragility refers to the discomfort White people may experience in reaction to discussions about racism.

CONT

White fragility is a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves. These moves include the outward display of emotions such as anger, fear, and guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and leaving the stress-inducing situation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Sociologie des relations humaines
OBS

fragilité blanche : Bien que cette désignation ait été adoptée pour la traduction de l'ouvrage dans lequel ce concept a d'abord été abordé, elle est un calque de l'anglais.

Spanish

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