Additional Resources to Share

Thank you so much for sharing with us these helpful resources, Jessica. The following are a few resources to add to the list, if others are interested:

Men and Feminism, Author Shira Tarrant - This is an empowering book that addresses the importance of men's involvement in feminist movements. Tarrant highlights men's efforts to align with women in the spirit of eliminating sexism and other forms of discrimination including racism, heterosexism, classism, etc. Although the dynamics of power discussed are, in some ways, different from issues central to our working group, Tarrant sheds light onto several paradigms for addressing privilege, which I thought might be consistent with some of our group's visions.

Unpacking the Knapsack, Author Peggy McIntosh - I first read this article during my 1st year of graduate school. As I began to think about my own White privilege, I experienced many emotional reactions related to guilt and shame. I also began to question, "what do I do with these emotions?" and "is naming my privilege enough?" McIntosh's article challenged me to explore how I can relinquish my unearned privilege, how I can use my privilege to effect positive change, and how I can work towards dismantling institutional systems of privilege. For me, this article played a central role in initiating my journey around White privilege and internalized racism.

The color of Fear, Director Lee Mun Wah - This is a powerful film, illuminating issues related to racism. Eight individuals including two African American, two Latino, two Asian American, and two White men engage in dialogue surrounding interpersonal, both subtle and covert, and institutional forms of racism. I was offered an opportunity to watch this film during my 2nd year of graduate school. It challenged me to deepen understandings of my own internalized racism as well its impact on multiple aspects of my personal and professional life.