Teach

“Most discrimination is unconscious and takes place whether we intend to discriminate or not, despite genuinely held beliefs in fairness in equity.” (Sensoy and DiAngelo 25)

"When confronted with evidence of inequality that challenges our identities, we often respond with resistance; we want to deflect this unsettling information and protect a worldview that is more familiar and comforting" (Sensoy and DiAngelo 28)

“It is important to distinguish between opinions, which are often based in commonsense understandings, and critical thinking, which is based on expertise through study.” (Sensoy and DiAngelo 33)

“Prejudice is learned prejudgment toward social others and refers to internal thoughts, feelings, attitudes and assumptions based on the groups to which they belong.” (Sensoy and DiAngelo 51)

“Oppression occurs when one group is able to enforce its prejudice and discrimination throughout society because it controls the institutions.” (Sensoy and DiAngelo 61)