Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Is white fragility real?
Position2 of 2
No, white fragility does not exist
Argument8 of 9

White fragility is a racist concept

The theory attacks all white people on the basis of their skin colour. This reductive victimisation of whites is racism in action.

The argument

White fragility is a racist concept.It establishes that by the fact that you are white and you posses any form of privilege then you're inherently evil. This then creates a stratosphere of constant racial hate, anger and resentment among the Black African Americans and those who identify as part of the issues suffered by the Black African Americans.

Context

The context of this argument sets a basis to justify a reverse form of discrimination.To inherently establish resentment and anger against the black which is not progressive but regressive.For example, when Malcolm X said that inherently white people are evil then it allows for reverse discrimination

Premises

[P1]Proponents argue the concept holds that being white and possessing any privilege makes a person inherently culpable. [P2] On this view, that framing fosters constant racial hate, anger, and resentment rather than mutual understanding. [C] Therefore, proponents contend, white fragility is itself a racist concept.

Counter-arguments

Historically the evolution of problems, from Slavery, to Jim -Crow Laws to a Racial Criminal justice system establishes that it is not a racist concept but a concept to re-awaken the society.So as to create awareness that there's real suffering among the black people.

Rejecting the premises

Premise 1-Traction though has been misconstrued because of violence.When property is burnt, people are burnt and radical interrogative measures are effected . Premise 2- Then it hinders the purpose being achieved by the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Framing

White fragility in itself doesn't seek to establish a racial violent war, but a traction to effect change.When change is not being effected, then the society should be aware, internalising and interrogating racial issues.