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- White Fragility Episode 3
The Book Interrupted women and their fan Squiggy share their personal journals while reading: “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin Diangelo. Then, continuing the group discussion, they reflect on how the good/bad binary, white women tears, individualism, colonization, rationalization, and their own behaviours contribute towards racism in our society.
Discussion Points:
- Making a safe space to talk about racism - getting through the uncomfortable and awkwardness and opening the conversation
- Reflecting on our own past and present racist behaviours
- Why is it so hard for white people to talk about racism?
- The good/bad binary
- White women tears
- Individualism
- “People of colour” is an offensive term in some parts of the world
- The role of colonization in creating racism
- White Fragility as a gateway book - start here and learn more after
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown - Brené with Austin Channing Brown on I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
39 min - White Fragility Episode 2
The Book Interrupted women, and their fan Squiggy, continue the discussion on their first fan book choice: “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin Diangelo. Referencing the book and their lives they dive into topics of racism in the education system, politics, and small town Ontario; the controversy of the author being white; the importance of the arts; and how they can keep stumbling forward.
Discussion Points:
- Education - how can we make change to include more teachers of colour and more diverse experiences and history?
- Being the only person of colour in a room
- Familiarity bias and diversity quotas in hiring
- Keeping sex education limited, keeps men in power
- Educational system overhaul
- Residential schools and using school as a weapon
- More diverse representation in politics
- How to educate your children about racism
- Step forward, don’t step back
- Let’s make it better for all the children
- The importance of the arts and how they’ve been affected by the pandemic
- Learning through films, tv, theatre, books
- Controversy of the author being a white woman
- Being a good ancestor
- Everyone is qualified to talk about antiracism, keep stumbling forward
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo
Armchair Expert
Hip-Hop Evolution on Netflix
Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present by Robyn Maynard
David Chang
Get Out
American History X
Bird Box
Moonlight
Period. End of Sentence. (The Pad Project.)
Boyz n the Hood
Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor by Layla Saad
Layla F. Saad Good Ancestor podcast, episode 11: Robin DiAngelo on White Fragility
Unlocking Us with Brené Brown - Brené with Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist
How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi
Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin Diangelo
Your Parenting Mojo - Episode 87: Talking with children about race, with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum
Armchair Expert
CNN “Study: White and black children biased toward lighter skin”
43 min - White Fragility Episode 1
The Book Interrupted women, and their fan Squiggy, begin their first conversation on their Series 4 and first fan book choice: “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin Diangelo. Each member expresses individually how they feel either before reading or beginning to read “White Fragility”, then they continue the discussion into a group chat. Through the topics of white privilege, history, and how to begin antiracism work, they talk about their lives, inspired by the words of Robin Diangelo.
Discussion Points:
- White privilege
- Micro aggressions
- How to start talking about race and take the first steps in antiracism work
- How the history that is told to us is through a white perspective
- Making noise can make change
- White centering
- Racism does exist and we’re all a part of it
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin Diangelo
Armchair Expert
Brené Brown podcasts
Miriam Makeba Interview 1969
Home appraisals: Hidden camera investigation reveals race could affect value (CBC Marketplace)
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson
42 min - White Fragility Episode 1The Book Interrupted women, and their fan Squiggy, begin their first conversation on their Series 4 and first fan book choice: “White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism” by Robin Diangelo. Each member expresses individually how they feel either before reading or beginning to read “White Fragility”, then they continue the discussion into a group chat. Through the topics of white privilege, history, and how to begin antiracism work, they talk about their lives, inspired by the words of Robin Diangelo.Discussion Points:White privilegeMicro aggressionsHow to start talking about race and take the first steps in antiracism workHow the history that is told to us is through a white perspectiveMaking noise can make changeWhite centeringRacism does exist and we’re all a part of itMentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:Book Interrupted WebsiteBook Interrupted YouTube ChannelBook Interrupted Facebook Book Club GroupWhite Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiangeloArmchair ExpertBrené Brown podcastsMiriam Makeba Interview 1969Home appraisals: Hidden camera investigation reveals race could affect value (CBC Marketplace)The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson42 min
- Seeing Red -Episode 6
The six women discuss feedback and comments they received from Book Interrupted Series 3, Episodes 1 through 5, on “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer.
Discussion Points:
- What was it like for previous generations of women and their periods?
- First period experiences - “am I dying?"
- Menstrual education for children and men
- Are males curious about periods?
- Tampons with applicators, versus without applicators, versus reusable applicators
- Menstrual cups and period underwear - how do they work?
- Period boxer briefs for trans men and boys
- Pads worn by women after giving birth
- Social media posts normalizing periods
- Internet trolls - should you engage?
- Tampons as costumes
- Lack of understanding around menopause
- What is perimenopause versus menopause?
- Update of Brazen Cramp and PMS herbs
- Performance art inspired by periods and vaginas
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.
Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Period. End of Sentence. (The Pad Project.)
Knix Period Underwear
Dear Kate Period Underwear
Aisle Period Boxer Brief
Diva Cup
Down the Rabbit Hole
The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunther
Forever Brazen
The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok
Book Interrupted Pinterest
Laurie Anderson
Carolee Schneemann Meat Joy
Carolee Schneemann Fresh Blood
51 min - Seeing Red -Episode 6The six women discuss feedback and comments they received from Book Interrupted Series 3, Episodes 1 through 5, on “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer.Discussion Points:What was it like for previous generations of women and their periods?First period experiences - “am I dying?"Menstrual education for children and menAre males curious about periods?Tampons with applicators, versus without applicators, versus reusable applicatorsMenstrual cups and period underwear - how do they work?Period boxer briefs for trans men and boysPads worn by women after giving birthSocial media posts normalizing periodsInternet trolls - should you engage?Tampons as costumesLack of understanding around menopauseWhat is perimenopause versus menopause?Update of Brazen Cramp and PMS herbsPerformance art inspired by periods and vaginasMentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten KarchmerBook Interrupted WebsiteBook Interrupted YouTube ChannelBook Interrupted Facebook Book Club GroupPeriod. End of Sentence. (The Pad Project.)Knix Period UnderwearDear Kate Period UnderwearAisle Period Boxer BriefDiva CupDown the Rabbit HoleThe Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health with Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen GuntherForever BrazenThe Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTokBook Interrupted PinterestLaurie Anderson51 min
- Seeing Red -BONUS Connecting with Kirsten Karchmer
In this bonus episode, the Book Interrupted six women ask questions and chat with Kirsten Karchmer, author of “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.”
Discussion Points:
- Perimenopause - how can we tell if there is something wrong or are the symptoms linked to perimenopause? Is it like reverse puberty? How important is sleep during this time?
- PCOS - how is it different for every person?
- Dietary advice, including how to make congee, drinking bone broth and taking spirulina
- Hormone replacement therapy and PMDD
- Can belly fat be linked to perimenopause and menopause?
- How can we reinforce our satisfaction by saying it out loud?
- How can you cope mentally with chronic pain or disability?
- Food sensitivity tests and endometriosis
- Human rights issue surrounding periods and menstrual equity
- Menstrual cups
- Talking to girls about their periods
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.
Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
KirstenKarchmer.com
Forever Brazen
Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe Dispenza
Everlywell
period.org
The Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTok
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume
Conceivable.com
57 min - Seeing Red -BONUS Connecting with Kirsten KarchmerIn this bonus episode, the Book Interrupted six women ask questions and chat with Kirsten Karchmer, author of “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.”Discussion Points:Perimenopause - how can we tell if there is something wrong or are the symptoms linked to perimenopause? Is it like reverse puberty? How important is sleep during this time?PCOS - how is it different for every person?Dietary advice, including how to make congee, drinking bone broth and taking spirulinaHormone replacement therapy and PMDDCan belly fat be linked to perimenopause and menopause?How can we reinforce our satisfaction by saying it out loud?How can you cope mentally with chronic pain or disability?Food sensitivity tests and endometriosisHuman rights issue surrounding periods and menstrual equityMenstrual cupsTalking to girls about their periodsMentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten KarchmerBook Interrupted WebsiteBook Interrupted YouTube ChannelBook Interrupted Facebook Book Club GroupKirstenKarchmer.comForever BrazenBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Dr Joe DispenzaEverlywellperiod.orgThe Period Expert | Kirsten Karchmer on TikTokAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy BlumeConceivable.com57 min
- Seeing Red -Episode 5
The Book Interrupted six women continue discussions inspired by reading “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer. In this episode they touch on topics of painful periods, men living in women’s bodies for a month, sexual and menstrual education, period underwear, perimenopause, and naturopaths versus doctors. They finish the episode by sharing whether they each recommend the book.
Discussion Points:
- Changing our mindsets that pain with periods is not normal, even if it is common
- It might be common, but it’s not normal - how can we use this in other parts of our lives?
- Would there be equality if women were in power?
- What would happen if men had to live in a women’s body and mind for a month?
- Should doctors be required to take a mandatory class specific on women’s biology?
- Why do we segregate sex ed?
- How do we educate children about menstruation - both girls and boys?
- Period underwear - do they work and how do we clean them?
- What are the symptoms of perimenopause? PCOS?
- Bloodwork ranges - the difference between doctors and naturopaths?
- Would we recommend this book?
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.
Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten Karchmer
Book Interrupted Website
Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
What's up with her? | 22 Minutes
The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht
Epic theatre and Brecht
I Am Not an Easy Man | Netflix
The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina—Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Dr Jennifer Gunther
Amy Schumer
47 min - Seeing Red -Episode 5The Book Interrupted six women continue discussions inspired by reading “Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period.” by Kirsten Karchmer. In this episode they touch on topics of painful periods, men living in women’s bodies for a month, sexual and menstrual education, period underwear, perimenopause, and naturopaths versus doctors. They finish the episode by sharing whether they each recommend the book.Discussion Points:Changing our mindsets that pain with periods is not normal, even if it is commonIt might be common, but it’s not normal - how can we use this in other parts of our lives?Would there be equality if women were in power?What would happen if men had to live in a women’s body and mind for a month?Should doctors be required to take a mandatory class specific on women’s biology?Why do we segregate sex ed?How do we educate children about menstruation - both girls and boys?Period underwear - do they work and how do we clean them?What are the symptoms of perimenopause? PCOS?Bloodwork ranges - the difference between doctors and naturopaths?Would we recommend this book?Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:My Balanced Life. Finding inner balance through individual, corporate, and community wellness programs.Seeing Red: The One Book Every Woman Needs to Read. Period. by Kirsten KarchmerBook Interrupted WebsiteBook Interrupted YouTube ChannelBook Interrupted Facebook Book Club GroupWhat's up with her? | 22 MinutesThe Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt BrechtEpic theatre and BrechtI Am Not an Easy Man | NetflixThe Vagina Bible: The Vulva and the Vagina—Separating the Myth from the Medicine by Dr Jennifer GuntherAmy Schumer47 min
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