The Construction and Perpetuation of Whiteness

The Construction and Perpetuation of Whiteness

White privilege is a prevalent phenomenon in Canadian society. One of the most discouraging aspects of this phenomenon is that white privilege and Whiteness ideology are not discussed sufficiently, which means the mentality and way society is functioning will continue to favour Whiteness ideology. T...

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Main Author: Shawna CARROLL
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nipissing University 2014-07-01
Series:Journal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning
Online Access: https://jual.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2014/06/v81154.pdf
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spelling doaj-a41d6d0de6454757a3e5f29dd1d0c75b2020-11-24T23:29:38ZengNipissing UniversityJournal of Unschooling and Alternative Learning1916-81282014-07-0181592116v81154The Construction and Perpetuation of WhitenessShawna CARROLLWhite privilege is a prevalent phenomenon in Canadian society. One of the most discouraging aspects of this phenomenon is that white privilege and Whiteness ideology are not discussed sufficiently, which means the mentality and way society is functioning will continue to favour Whiteness ideology. This paper will explain exactly what Whiteness ideology is, where it stems from, and how it has been and continues to be constructed within the family, society, and the education system. Then, the paper will focus on ways to deconstruct Whiteness ideology in these areas, especially in the Canadian education system. Through autobiographical and secondary research, I will challenge the way in which Canadian society functions today. https://jual.nipissingu.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2014/06/v81154.pdf
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