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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Emotion Regulation Theory
  • Anti-Black Racism Studies

Background:

  • Systemic change to address anti-Black racism requires overcoming barriers, including White individuals' emotional responses.
  • White fragility, a defensive reaction to acknowledging racism, stems from perceived threats to self-worth and is often expressed through denial or avoidance.
  • These responses can harm Black individuals and impede progress toward racial equity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze White fragility through the lens of emotion and emotion regulation theory.
  • To identify the emotional and emotion-regulatory characteristics of White fragility.
  • To explore strategies for overcoming White fragility and promoting sustainable change.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis integrating emotion and emotion regulation frameworks.
  • Examination of the psychological underpinnings of White fragility.
  • Discussion of consequences and alternative approaches to addressing racism.

Main Results:

  • White fragility is characterized by specific emotional and emotion-regulatory patterns.
  • These responses have detrimental effects on individual well-being and collective efforts for racial justice.
  • Emotion regulation, while central to fragility, can be repurposed as a tool for achieving greater equity.

Conclusions:

  • Viewing White fragility through emotion regulation theory provides a valuable framework for understanding and intervention.
  • Addressing White fragility is essential for dismantling systemic racism and fostering inclusive environments.
  • Developing adaptive emotion regulation skills can facilitate constructive engagement with issues of race and promote social justice.