Question

Which statement correctly defines Robin D’Angelo’s concept of “White fragility?”

a. White fragility refers to the tendency of White (and especially progressive) people to feel defensive and angry at the thought that they benefit from a racist system that they oppose and seek to change.
b. White fragility refers to the belief that White domination of U.S. society is finally coming to an end.
c. White fragility refers to the belief of conservative people that White people should feel guilt for the existence of racial inequality.
d. White fragility refers to the tendency of Black people to feel that White people are responsible for racial inequality.

Answer 1

a.

Explanation: DiAngelo defines "white fragility" as the defensive responses (anger, guilt, argumentation, withdrawal, etc.) that many white people—often including those who see themselves as progressive—display when their racial assumptions or participation in systemic racism are questioned.