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1. What does Diangelo say about how white folks' react to challenges to their racial world views?

Diangelo says that white people do not tend to react well to the possibility that their racial world views may be problematic. She says that they take this as a challenge to their identities as good, moral people.

2. According to Diangelo, how do white people tend to react to the suggestion that being white has meaning?

According to Diangelo, white people tend to react defensively. Their responses can range from anger, fear, guilt, and behaviors such as argumentation, silence, and withdrawal.

3. Where does Diangelo say white fragility come from?

Diangelo says white fragility is triggered by discomfort and anxiety, and it is born of superiority and entitlement.

4. Who is Robin Diangelo?

Robin Diangelo is an academic and leads workshops on race and racism. She is a white woman.

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