Why Talk About Whiteness?

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A social construct that groups people based on physical characteristics, often based on skin color. There is no scientific basis for grouping people in this manner.

Racial justice

Equal and fair treatment of people of all races. Within the context of the article, this phrase is used to identify the goal of activists who seek to eliminate discrimination based on race.

Racial identity

While race is a social construct based on physical appearance, racial identity refers to the way a person is perceived—both by themself and by others—based on their race. In the context of the article, author Emily Chiariello asserts that white people are privileged due to their skin color and its accompanying racial identity.

Racism

Ideas, assumptions, and beliefs that support biased viewpoints and prejudicial actions based on a feeling of superiority over another group because of their skin color. A belief that certain groups should not be allowed to participate in the process of government or economic opportunity, that they may be discriminated against due to their physical characteristics, and that they are inferior based on physical appearance. There is no scientific basis for grouping people in this manner.

Social responsibility

The duty to act in ways that benefit society. In the article, this phrase is used to highlight one of the goals of racial justice activist Whitney Dow, who hopes to help white people take on a duty to participate in ending racial inequalities.