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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race

Understand racism and white privilege

Reni Eddo-Lodge

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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race
The Communication Gap+
Erased British History+
Black British Civil Rights+
Structural Racism+
White Privilege+
Representation & Pop Culture+
Intersectionality & Feminism+
Race and Class+

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Question 1 of 8
Why is the phrase 'I don't see color' considered problematic in the context of race relations?
  • A. It assumes racism only exists in the United States and ignores British history.
  • B. It scuppers productive discussions by ignoring the harsh daily reality of racism for people of color.
  • C. It promotes a meritocratic system that unfairly benefits ethnic minorities over white people.
  • D. It forces people of color to constantly explain their personal experiences to white people.
Question 2 of 8
How did the British Empire treat Indian soldiers who fought for them during the First World War?
  • A. They were given equal rank to white soldiers but were denied veteran benefits after the war.
  • B. They were granted immediate independence for India as a reward for their military service.
  • C. They were ranked lower than the lowest-ranking white British soldiers and segregated in treatment centers.
  • D. They were primarily kept off the battlefields to work in factories and avoid combat casualties.
Question 3 of 8
How did the British Parliament respond to the 1958 racist riots in London?
  • A. By passing the 1962 Commonwealth Immigrants Act to reduce immigration rights for British Commonwealth citizens.
  • B. By implementing positive discrimination policies in the London housing market.
  • C. By passing strict laws to punish racist landlords operating in Notting Hill.
  • D. By launching a public inquiry to overhaul institutional racism within the London police force.
Question 4 of 8
According to the text, what is an effective, proven method to combat structural racism in the job market, as demonstrated by the NFL's Rooney Rule?
  • A. Implementing strict percentage targets for minority hiring in all corporate sectors.
  • B. Creating all-Black shortlists for senior management and executive positions.
  • C. Grading all job applications and exams anonymously to remove implicit name bias.
  • D. Requiring organizations to interview at least one minority candidate for vacant senior positions.
Question 5 of 8
Why is conversing with progressive white people who don't recognize their white privilege often deeply frustrating for people of color?
  • A. Because progressive white people usually advocate for aggressive quotas rather than equal opportunity.
  • B. Because they inadvertently perpetuate structural racism while denying its impact on life chances.
  • C. Because they understand the concept of intersectionality but refuse to apply it to class disparities.
  • D. Because they openly identify as racist, making the conversation immediately hostile.
Question 6 of 8
What does the public backlash against the casting of Black actress Noma Dumezweni as Hermione Granger illustrate?
  • A. The public's strict adherence to J.K. Rowling's original physical descriptions in the books.
  • B. The successful implementation of positive discrimination in the British theater industry.
  • C. A societal default mentality that presumes 'whiteness' as the standard or norm.
  • D. The declining interest in British pop culture among minority audiences.
Question 7 of 8
What is the primary criticism the author levels against mainstream feminism, citing examples like the TV show 'Girls'?
  • A. It focuses too much on academic terminology like intersectionality, making it impractical.
  • B. It prioritizes class struggles over the fight for equal pay across different genders.
  • C. It actively campaigns against the concept of positive discrimination in the workplace.
  • D. It predominantly serves the interests of white women and fails to challenge power systems for women of color.
Question 8 of 8
According to the text, why do some British politicians frequently use the term 'white working class'?
  • A. To accurately describe the only demographic currently suffering from severe income poverty in the UK.
  • B. To divide workers who have similar concerns by stoking fears of immigrants, thereby keeping power with an elite class.
  • C. To secure necessary funding for public transportation and the National Health Service in rural areas.
  • D. To highlight how government austerity measures disproportionately affect white citizens over minority groups.

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Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race Summary & Overview

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race (2017) examines the often-dismissed problem of racism in Britain and offers insight into how it might be overcome. Contrary to the title, this volume provides a starting point for productive conversations about racism in Britain today. It examines British black history, white privilege and the links between class and race.

Who Should Listen to Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race?

  • People interested in black British history
  • Workers who feel the economy and society aren’t working for them
  • Anyone who wants better race relations

About the Author: Reni Eddo-Lodge

Reni Eddo-Lodge is an award-winning British journalist. She has written for the New York Times, the Voice, Daily Telegraph, Guardian, Independent and the New Humanist.

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