UNDERSTANDING POWER: See Beyond The Surface
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Description: Uncover the unseen. Challenge the automatic. See beyond the surface.
This self-paced learning experience delves into the intricate dynamics of race, racism, and power structures. Participants will explore how systemic racism operates beyond individual prejudice, examining the interplay of institutional power and privilege. Through guided discussions and reflective exercises, attendees will uncover the often unseen forces that shape societal norms and personal experiences, fostering a deeper understanding of equity and justice.
Pre-Work
Deconstructing Structural Racism: Through PSE Change Day 1
Deconstructing Structural Racism: Through PSE Change Day 1
Tricia Rose | Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—And How We Break Free
Tricia Rose | Metaracism: How Systemic Racism Devastates Black Lives—And How We Break Free
Approaches to Address Structural Racism
Approaches to Address Structural Racism
Personal reflection:
What stood out to you from the videos?
How do you see power operating in your daily life?
What questions do you have about race, power, or systemic inequity?
When have you benefitted from or been harmed by a system (education, justice, healthcare, etc.)?
Resources
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People
Mahzarin Banaji and Anthony Greenwald: This book is a seminal work that delves into the science of unconscious bias, explaining how our brains form associations and how these associations can lead to unintentional discrimination. It uses research from the Implicit Association Test (IAT) to illustrate how these biases operate, even in people who consciously reject prejudice. The authors challenge readers to become more aware of their biases and to take steps to mitigate their impact.
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Biased: Uncovering the Hidden Prejudice That Shapes What We See, Think, and Do
Jennifer L. Eberhardt: Eberhardt's book explores the real-world consequences of implicit racial bias, examining its effects on education, employment, housing, and the criminal justice system. She also offers insights into police reform based on her research and work with law enforcement agencies.
The Color of Law
The Color of Law
A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
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