Humanity Over Comfort: How You Confront Systemic Racism Head On

The authors of "Humanity Over Comfort" aim to move beyond transactional responses to structural inequalities and provide tools for transformational change that eliminate access and opportunity gaps for Black and Brown individuals. The book cultivates awareness, connects learning to personal experience, and introduces the Conscious Anti-Racist Engendering Framework (CARE) to build community in organizations. It encourages readers to leverage their span of control to implement practices that dismantle systems of oppression and direct their increased capacity towards dismantling racially predictable policies and practices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2022
Publisher: SAGE Publications Inc

The years 2020-2021 have been marked by a profound convergence of two significant events: the COVID-19 pandemic and the widespread protests against racial injustice. COVID-19 has exposed longstanding structural inequalities that have long plagued our society. The increased media attention on police brutality has sparked a powerful protest movement that underscores the urgent need for change. In schools, non-profits, and various business sectors, conversations about race and institutional racism have become more prevalent. However, it is important to note that most of these conversations tend to be performative, lacking the power to disrupt the status quo.

In their book "Humanity Over Comfort," the authors seek to go beyond the transactional response of solely relying on conversations to address structural inequalities. Instead, they propose tools that promote transformational change, aimed at eliminating the access and opportunity gaps faced by Black and Brown individuals. Written with the intention of cultivating awareness that enhances racial equity capacity, this book will guide readers on a journey of understanding historical context, engaging in personal reflections, and gaining insights into the Conscious Anti-Racist Engendering Framework (CARE). CARE draws from adult learning theory to build community within organizations, fostering a sense of belonging and collective responsibility.

By leveraging their span of control, readers can implement practices that gradually work to dismantle systems of oppression. This includes addressing racially predictable policies and practices that perpetuate marginalizing narratives and outcomes, including those affecting White members of the community. The authors recognize that transactional responses to racism only perpetuate marginalizing narratives and outcomes, failing to support the humanity of a community as a whole.

Through their book, the authors aim to guide readers towards transformational change, building a system that supports the restoration of our collective humanity. They encourage readers to embrace empathy, compassion, and a commitment to social justice as they work towards creating a more equitable and inclusive world. The COVID-19 pandemic and the protests against racial injustice have served as a wake-up call, highlighting the urgent need for change. By embracing the tools and frameworks presented in "Humanity Over Comfort," readers can play a vital role in shaping a future that is more just, equitable, and compassionate for all.

Weight: 338g
Dimension: 251 x 177 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781071847916