The Promise of Whiteness: Its Past and Its Future

The Promise of Whiteness: Its Past and Its Future explores the psycho-social impact of the promise of "whiteness" on race relations in the US, discussing the psychological needs met by whiteness and the needs, fears, anxieties, and dissonance produced. It questions if the promise of whiteness is still viable in a multiracial society and recommends an equal society for all members.

Format: Hardback
Length: 110 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

During this challenging period in our nation's history, with a strong emphasis on "racial reckoning," it is essential that Americans gain a deeper understanding of the origins and development of our "race-based hierarchy." The Promise of Whiteness: Its Past and Its Future delves into the profound psycho-social consequences of the promise of "whiteness" on past and contemporary race relations in the United States. The concept of "whiteness" encompasses various aspects, including the "place," "privilege," or advantages associated with whiteness, the "power" conferred by whiteness, and the "protection" from punishment for violence directed toward blacks. At the core of the book lies a critical examination of the psychological needs fulfilled by whiteness, as well as the needs, fears, anxieties, and dissonance it generates. Furthermore, the book raises important questions about the continued viability of the "promise of whiteness" in a multiracial society and proposes that as a nation, we should strive for an equal society for all members, regardless of race or social class. This book builds upon several chapters previously published in A Time for Change: How White Supremacy Ideology Harms All Americans, providing a comprehensive exploration of this critical topic.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 216 x 146 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475863550