White Supremacy

A main goal of this book is to educate the reader about the depth and prevalence of white supremacy in the modern world, as the continued presence of white supremacy depends in part upon the ignorance of the people who uphold it. Many people with white privilege seem to think that racism and white supremacy are negligible in the modern world. However, as Saad writes, “White supremacy is far from fringe. In white-centered societies and communities, it is the dominant paradigm that forms the foundation from which norms, rules, and laws are created” (13). White supremacy is still a dominant sociopolitical force, and it is important for readers with white privilege to become more aware of the ways in which they are reinforcing the status quo of white supremacy. By doing this reflective and exploratory work, readers will be better equipped to recognize and help dismantle modern-day white...