Question

What is the basic thesis advanced by Robin D’Angelo in her book, White Fragility?

a. Due to affirmative action, the White population has lost its hold on power and privilege.
b. U.S. society is fundamentally racist, with major institutions controlled by White people.
c. Race must be understood as only one dimension of inequality, along with gender and class.
d. U.S. society has succeeded in establishing equality of opportunity for all categories of the population.

Answer 1

b. U.S. society is fundamentally racist, with major institutions controlled by White people.

DiAngelo argues that racism is systemic and embedded in institutions and social structures, and that many White people react defensively ("white fragility") when their racial status or privilege is challenged.