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"Learn to talk about race openly, honestly, and productivelyMost people avoid discussion of race-related topics because of the strong emotions and feelings of discomfort that inevitably accompany such conversations. Rather than endure the conflict of racial realities, many people choose instead to avoid the topic altogether, or remain silent when it is raised. Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence: Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race puts an end to that dynamic by sharing strategies for smoothing conversations about race in a productive manner. A guide for facilitating and participating in difficult dialogues about race, author Derald Wing Sue - an internationally recognized expert on multiculturalism, diversity, and microaggressions - explores the characteristics, dynamics, and meaning behind discussions about race as well as the hidden "ground rules" that inhibit honest and productive dialogue. Through emotional and visceral examples, this book explains why conversations revolving around racial issues are so difficult, and provides guidelines, techniques, and advice for navigating and leading honest and forthright discussions. Readers will develop a stronger ability to build rapport with people unlike themselves, and discover how not talking about race impacts society as a whole. Overcome and make visible the fears associated with race talk Learn practical ideas for talking openly about race Facilitate and navigate discussion with expert strategy Examine the hidden rules that govern race talk Understand the benefits of successful conversations Discussions about race do not have to result in disastrous consequences, and can in fact be highly beneficial to all parties involved. It's important that people have the ability to converse openly and honestly with their students, colleagues, children, and neighbors, and Race Talk provides the path for achieving this goal"--

Praise for Microaggressions in Everyday Life "In a very constructive way, Dr. Sue provides time-tested psychological suggestions to make our society free of microaggressions. It is a brilliant resource and ideal teaching tool for all those who wish to alter the forces that promote pain for people."-Melba J. T. Vasquez, PhD, ABPPPresident, American Psychological Association "Microaggressions in Everyday Life offers an insightful, scholarly, and thought-provoking analysis of the existence of subtle, often unintentional biases, and their profound impact on members of traditionally disadvantaged g

Racism is a crucial issue that all of us must confront, starting with ourselves. It's painful to admit it, but we all have innate and long-standing attitudes and prejudices towards other ethnic and racial groups. This extraordinary book challenges the reader by documenting how each of us have a role in the oppression of others-and tells what we can do about it. Overcoming Our Racism offers a real cure, a way to overcome racism on a very intimate level: first by taking responsibility for our attitudes and understanding where they came from, then by learning about disparate cultures within our s

"Is the United States today a "post-racial" society? Some might point to the election and re-election of a Black president as conclusive evidence of the progress made in race relations, but others are not so sanguine. In this volume, top scholars in psychology, education, sociology, and related fields dissect the concept of color-blind racial ideology (CBRI), the widely-held belief that skin color does not affect interpersonal interactions, and that interpersonal and institutional racism therefore no longer exists in American society. Contributors survey the theoretical and empirical literature on racial color-blindness; discuss novel ways of assessing and measuring color-blind racial beliefs; examine related characteristics such as lack of empathy (among Whites) and internalized racism (among people of color); and assess the impact of CBRI in education, the workplace, and health care--as well as the racial disparities that such beliefs help foster. Finally, they recommend ways to counter color-blind racial beliefs by advocating for and implementing race-conscious policies and practices that aim to create equal access and opportunities for all"--Publicity materials. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2015 APA, all rights reserved).

"A microinsult is characterized by communications that conveys rudeness, insensitivity and demeans a person's racial heritage or identity. Microinsults represent subtle snubs, frequently unknown to the perpetrator, but clearly convey a hidden insulting message to the recipient of color. When a White employer tells a prospective candidate of color that "I believe the most qualified person should get the job, regardless of race" or when an employee of color is asked "How did you get your job?", the underlying message from the perspective of the recipient may be twofold: (a) people of color are not qualified, and (b) as a minority group member, you must have obtained the position through some affirmative action or quota program and not because of ability. Such statements are not necessarily microaggressions, but context is important. Hearing these statements frequently when used against affirmative action makes the recipient likely to experience it as such. Microinsults can also occur nonverbally, as when a White teacher fails to acknowledge students of color in the classroom or when a White supervisor seems distracted during a conversation with a Black employee by avoiding eye contact or turning away (Hinton, 2004). In this case, the message conveyed to persons of color is their contributions are unimportant"--

Multicultural Social Work Practice: A Competency-Based Approach to Diversity and Social Justice -- Contents -- Preface -- About the Authors -- Part I: Principles and Assumptions of Multicultural Social Work Practice -- 1: Cultural Diversity and Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice -- Chapter Learning Objectives -- Overview -- Voices of Diversity and Marginalization -- African American Male -- Gay American -- Female Worker -- Person with a Disability -- Person in Poverty -- Individual from an Undocumented Immigrant Family -- Diversification of the United States and Implications for Social Work -- The Multiple Dimensions of Human Identity -- Individual Level -- Group Level -- Universal Level -- Individual and Universal Biases in Social Work -- Multicultural Challenges in Social Work Practice -- Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice -- Summary -- References -- 2: Theoretical Foundations for Multicultural Social Work Practice -- Chapter Learning Objectives -- Overview -- Theoretical Perspectives for Competent Multicultural Social Work Practice -- Ecological Systems Perspective -- Strengths Perspective -- Social Justice Perspective -- Critical Perspective -- Antiracism as a Social Work Agenda -- Intersectionality Perspective -- Implications for Multicultural Social Work Practice -- Summary -- References -- 3: Becoming Culturally Competent in Social Work Practice -- Chapter Learning Objectives -- Overview -- Defining Cultural Competence in Social Work Practice -- Four Components of Cultural Competence -- Competency 1: Becoming Aware of One's Own Values, Biases, and Assumptions about Human Behavior -- Competency 2: Understanding the Worldviews of Culturally Diverse Clients -- Competency 3: Developing Appropriate Intervention Strategies and Techniques.

Intro -- Microaggression Theory -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- About the Editors -- About the Authors -- Part I Microaggression Theory -- 1 Everything You Wanted to Know About Microaggressions but Didn't Get a Chance to Ask -- Defining Microaggressions -- Myths About Microaggressions -- Impact of Microaggressions -- Intervention and Prevention -- 2 Aversive Racism, Implicit Bias, and Microaggressions -- Aversive Racism and Implicit Bias -- Aversive Racism, Implicit Bias, and Interracial Interaction -- Health and Healthcare Interactions -- Aversive Racism, Implicit Bias, and Microaggressions: Integration -- Future Directions in Research on Subtle Bias and Microaggressions -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Multidimensional Models of Microaggressions and Microaffirmations -- Introduction -- Multidimensional Perspectives on Racism -- Multidimensional Model of Racism (MMR) -- Critical Race Theory (CRT) -- Psychological CRT -- Counterstories of Microaggressions and Microaffirmations -- The Tell It Like It Is Project -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- 4 Intersectionality Theory and Microaggressions: Implications for Research, Teaching, and Practice -- Herstory of Intersectionality Theory -- Intersectional Approaches in Psychology -- Intersections of Race and Gender Microaggressions -- Intersections of Race and Sexual Orientation Microaggressions -- Intersections of Race and Social Class Microaggressions -- Intersections of Race and Religious Microaggressions -- Summary -- Recommendations for Research, Teaching, and Clinical Practice -- Intersectional Microaggressions and Future Research -- Intersectional Microaggressions and Teaching -- Intersectional Microaggressions in Therapy -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II Detrimental Impact of Microaggressions -- 5 Microaggressions: Clinical Impact and Psychological Harm