Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Preface xi
Introduction to the Revised Edition xiii
A note to readers outside the United States xvi
Introduction: Only Justice Can Put Out the Fire 1

Part I What Color is White?

Let?s Talk 6
"I?m Not White" 8
"I?m Not Racist" 13
What is Whiteness? 15
Words and Pictures 24
White Benefits, Middle-Class Privilege 26
White Benefits? A Personal Assessment 28
The Economic Pyramid 35
The Costs of Racism to People of Color 36
The Culture of Power 38
Entitlement 42
The Costs of Racism to White People 46
Retaining Benefits, Avoiding Responsibility 50
"Thank You for Being Angry" 56
It?s Good to Talk about Racism 58
Who is a Victim? 61

Part II The Dynamics of Racism

The Enemy Within 64
Fear and Danger 66
The Geography of Fear 72
Exotic and Erotic 73
The Myth of the Happy Family 78
Beyond Black and White 81
What?s in a Name? 84
Separatism 90

Part III Being Allies

What Does an Ally Do? 94
Being a Strong White Ally 96
Basic Tactics 97
Getting Involved 99
An Ally Makes a Commitment 103
I Would be a Perfect Ally If ... 105
It?s Not Just a Joke 107
Talking and Working with White People
What About Friends and Family Members?
Allies, Collaborators, and Agents
* A Web of Control

Part IV The Effects of History

Introduction
People of Mixed Heritage
Native Americans
African Americans
Asian Americans
Latino/as
Arab Americans
* Muslims
Jewish People
Recent Immigrants
Conclusion

Part V Fighting Institutional Racism

Institutional Racism
Land and housing
Public Policy
Critical Analysis of Immigration Policy
Voting
Affirmative Action
Angry White Guys for Affirmative Action
At Work
Education and Schools
Health Care
The Police
The Criminal Justice System
Religion
* Foreign Policy

Part VI Democratic, Anti-Racist Multiculturalism

Introduction
Democratic, Anti-Racist Multiculturalism
Multicultural Competence
Anti-Racism
Integration and Tokenism
* Organizational Change and Accountability
Home and Family
For the Long Haul

Conclusion

Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the Author

* asterisk indicates a new section

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About the Author

Paul Kivel: has been a social justice activist, a nationally and internationally recognized anti-racism educator and an innovative leader in violence prevention for over 40 years. He is an award-winning author and an accomplished trainer and speaker, and has conducted thousands of talks, trainings, and workshops on diversity, men’s issues, the challenges of youth, and the impact of class and power on daily life.