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Ambivalent White Racial Consciousness: Examining Intersectional Reflection and Complexity in Practitioner Graduate
Nkiru Nnawulezi1, Kim A Case2, Isis Settles3
1University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Women & Therapy
|May 9, 2022
Summary
White individuals exhibit ambivalent racial consciousness, acknowledging privilege while retreating into denial. Understanding this dynamic is crucial for addressing systemic oppression and promoting critical self-reflection among practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Racial Studies
Background:
- Ambivalent white racial consciousness involves a conflict between acknowledging racial privilege and a tendency towards denial.
- Understanding this phenomenon is vital for addressing racial inequality and promoting social justice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of ambivalent white racial consciousness in White community members and students.
- To identify how this ambivalence manifests in discussions about race, identity, and inequality.
Main Methods:
- Conducted focus group discussions with 29 White community members and undergraduate students.
- Analyzed discussions on topics including white identity, non-racial identities, oppression, racial inequality, and interracial interactions.
Main Results:
- Participants demonstrated ambivalent racial consciousness across various discussion themes.
- Ambivalence was evident in their conceptualizations of being White, non-racial identities, oppression, attributions for inequality, and interracial dynamics.
Conclusions:
- Deconstructing ambivalent white racial consciousness offers insights into intervention points for White graduate student practitioners.
- Facilitating critical reflection on the intersections of white racial identity and systemic oppression is essential for professional development.
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