Main description:

Is it possible not to be confused about race? Is it possible to respond authentically to the hurt and discomfort of racism? The construct of race is an integral part of Western society's DNA and if we are to address the social injustice of racism, we need to have the race conversation. Yet all too often, attempts at such a dialogue are met with silence, denial, anger or hate. The Race Conversation explores how the damage and distress caused by racism lives not just in our minds, but principally in the body.

As well as helping us to develop a cognitive understanding by exploring the history and development of the race construct, the book focuses specifically on the non-verbal communication of race, both as a means of social control and as an essential part of navigating oppressive patterns. This guide supports black, white and mixed heritage people to emerge from the tight grip of race discomfort to a trauma-informed, neurophysiological approach that emphasises resourcing, body awareness, mindfulness and healing.

Contents:

About the author
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Being Colour Conscious
Chapter 2 Beyond Words
Chapter 3 Witnessing the Wound
Chapter 4 Inside the Race Construct
Chapter 5 Being with Race
Chapter 6 Finding your Voice
Chapter 7 Becoming Race Construct Aware
Chapter 8 Feeling it - Not Being It
Appendices
References
Index