Expanding the Circle: People who care about ending racism.
Author | : Ann Caroline Curry-Stevens |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780973329223 |
ISBN-13 | : 097332922X |
Rating | : 4/5 (23 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This booklet is a collection of tools and resources that are designed to assist white learners understand our racist history and the details of 21st century racism in Canada. Drawing often from tools of educators in Canada and in the USA, the booklet is designed to take learners through a journey of self-discovery, gently asking probing questions and helping white learners come to understand the ways in which they both gain and lose through racism. It concludes with several sections on taking action - learning ways in which white people can stand in solidarity with people of colour and take action to interrupt racism. It is geared to both learners already introduced to the topic as well as newcomers to the topic.