Ryan Virden - Is being White a Privilege?
From Curiosity Invited · 47:36
Show by David Bryan
In this episode, Ryan Virden speaks with David about what he and others call Whiteness. Ryan shares his insights on racial justice, the concept of whiteness, and how to foster meaningful conversations about identity and conflict. Discover how understanding history and language can transform our approach to social justice and relationship building.In response to David's question, "Why call it Whiteness? What does it have to do with White?" Ryan dives more deeply into the historical frame from which the notion springs. Ryan's fundamental argument in his book, 'Breaking The Privilege Frame,' if that the overwhelming number of white people are actually harmed by racism and "Whiteness."Ryan Virden is an author, founder of Lir Cultural Coaching, and professor of Justice and Peace Studies at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota. He works with nonprofit organizations, schools, and corporations to bridge the gap between their values and how people experience them, helping leaders strengthen workplace culture, navigate differences, and build greater trust, accountability, and belonging. His recent book, Breaking the Privilege Frame, explores race, privilege, and the historical forces that shape them.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanVirdenOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-virden Substack: https://ryanvirdenofficial.substack.com/
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