Witch the video then answer questions
Tim Wise – On the Pathology of White Privilege
VIEW online at this link (Links to an external site.):
http://www.timwise.org/2008/05/full-tim-wise-on-white-privilege-racism-white-denial-and-the-cost-of-inequality-2007/
Then FULLY RESPOND to the following questions for full points:
1. Pathology of Privilege – Why is Tim Wise who is a “proclaimed expert” on racism giving this talk, while a person of color is not doing so?
2. The Erasure of Race in Politics and Culture – How is poverty connected to the concepts of race and ethnicity in today’s families? What examples does he provide to support this connection?
3. White Denial – Why does Tim Wise mention Elvis in his speech? Why do you think white people tend toward the belief that there is no racial discrimination in our society today?
4. Unburdened by Race – According to Wise, what “benefits” accrue to white people?
5. The Creation of Whiteness – How has the concept of “Whiteness” come about from a historical standpoint?
6. Privilege and Pathology – What does Wise mean when he says “privilege generates anxiety?”
7. Guilt and Responsibility – Wise argues that these two words are not synonymous. What is your opinion based on this argument?
Now it’s your turn!
8. In your opinion, was this discussion of race and ethnicity in the US fully comprehensive, or does it fall short of the whole issue?
9. What part of Tim Wise’s talk had the most impact on you, and why?
10. Reflect on your own personal experience of “white privilege” whether you consider yourself to be white or a person of color. How has “white privilege” impacted your life?
