Assignment Task: Dr. Robin Di Angelo discusses the nature of structural racism and how difficult it is to get white people to see their own racism. She gives us a visual metaphor of the dock of the pier vs. the pillars that uphold the pier. First, explain what the dock of the pier represents and identify each of the pillars she discusses. Next, explain how one of the pillars contributes to the construction of "Whiteness" as a racial identity according to Di Angelo. Finally, explain how you would connect Prof. Leslie's account of "race logics" and "Possessive Individualism" to Di Angelo's account of structural racism, white privilege, and the construction of white identity. Discuss. Please add references try to use video talk by Robin Di Angelo for the answer. Please no plagiarism. Please make it very detailed.
Expectations:
- MOST key content/components identified
- Thorough and clear explanation of content overall
- Strong evidence of having read the course readings + listened to lectures
- Good example (if appropriate)
- Eloquent articulation revealing depth of understanding