Radical Empathy: Finding a Path to Bridging Racial Divides

Structural racism has had a significant impact on African Americans in the United States, and political developments in the 21st century have shown that deep divides remain. To bridge these divides, Terri Givens calls for 'radical empathy' to understand the origins of biases and bring about radical social change.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Structural racism has had a profound impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States since the country's inception. While the nation has made strides towards a more equitable society, recent political developments have highlighted the persistence of deep divides. The persistence of inequality serves as a testament to the enduring strength of the institutions that uphold white supremacy. To overcome these barriers, renowned political scientist Terri Givens advocates for "radical empathy," a transformative approach that goes beyond mere understanding of others' lives and pain to uncover the roots of our biases, including internalized oppression. Through her personal narrative and expert analysis, Givens provides practical strategies for identifying and challenging racism and fostering radical social change.

Structural racism has had a profound impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States since the country's inception. While the nation has made strides towards a more equitable society, recent political developments have highlighted the persistence of deep divides. The persistence of inequality serves as a testament to the enduring strength of the institutions that uphold white supremacy. To overcome these barriers, renowned political scientist Terri Givens advocates for "radical empathy," a transformative approach that goes beyond mere understanding of others' lives and pain to uncover the roots of our biases, including internalized oppression. Through her personal narrative and expert analysis, Givens provides practical strategies for identifying and challenging racism and fostering radical social change.

Structural racism has had a profound impact on the lives of African Americans in the United States since the country's inception. While the nation has made strides towards a more equitable society, recent political developments have highlighted the persistence of deep divides. The persistence of inequality serves as a testament to the enduring strength of the institutions that uphold white supremacy. To overcome these barriers, renowned political scientist Terri Givens advocates for "radical empathy," a transformative approach that goes beyond mere understanding of others' lives and pain to uncover the roots of our biases, including internalized oppression. Through her personal narrative and expert analysis, Givens provides practical strategies for identifying and challenging racism and fostering radical social change.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447357254