Raising Racists

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Overview:

#Parenting Matters: This workshop illustrates how white parents, primarily in the South but across the nation, have upheld a strict, racially motivated social order for 400 years, generation after generation. White children’s participation has been the key to ensuring that the future of white narcissistic nationalized racism continues. In this workshop, we will analyze the recent Karmelo Anthony case, his parents taught him to use self-defense in the face of racism…and Austin Metcalf’s parents, who armed him with a hatred of others who were born with melanin. The book combines an analysis of a racist society, showcasing the culture’s efforts to preserve itself by teaching hateful beliefs to the next generation. Dr. Kristina DuRocher reveals that, in The Socialization of White Children in the Jim Crow South, white adults in the late 19th and early 20th centuries continued to reinforce race and gender roles to maintain white narcissism. The book examines the practices and traditions that trained white children to fear, dehumanize, and terrorize their black neighbors.

*NOTE: Narcissism comes in all Colors, Shapes, and Sizes!

Upon completion of this workshop, students will be able to:

• Identify key issues in parenting and race relations in America.
• Compare how parents from different cultural backgrounds teach children about racism, history, and social identity.
• Analyze systemic racism, including its logic, impact, and historical roots.
• Evaluate diverse perspectives and debates related to race relations.
• Critically examine the Karmelo Anthony case in relation to self-defense, hate crime claims, and sentencing fairness.
• Explore educational approaches that help students understand America’s hidden racial history.
• Develop informed strategies for teaching children about race and racism.
• Propose practical solutions for dismantling systemic racism and improving race relations.