Michelle W. (MichelleMcG) reviewed Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race: A Psychologist Explains the Development of Racial Identity (Revised Edition) on + 26 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
This book was chosen by an African-American female member of my reading group and I'm so glad she chose it for our co-ed, multi-cultural group. It's a real eye-opener to understanding the many facets of racism, why it exists, how its been perpetuated and how to break the cycle. Through this book I (white, middle-class, female) learned how ignorant I am on the subject of racisim even though I previously thought I was quite evolved. I now believe my ignorance was purposely forced through the omission of other cultures and races in my education. Although I remember having Black classmates as far back as kindergarten, we were never taught about Black history beyond slavery. I'm looking forward to my group's discussion of this book (especially after President Elect Obama's victory!) and Tatum provides a guide to discussing such an emotionally charged topic.
Bookfanatic reviewed Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race: A Psychologist Explains the Development of Racial Identity (Revised Edition) on
Helpful Score: 2
A very intriguing book about identity and the role race, privilege, and culture play in developing that identity. The author uses a lot of anecdotes and studies to make her points.
I thought the book could have been organized better and the sections on Asian and Latino issues fleshed out more, but overall this is a really eye-opening book.
I thought the book could have been organized better and the sections on Asian and Latino issues fleshed out more, but overall this is a really eye-opening book.
