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Dying of Whiteness
How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America's Heartland
Book • 2019
In 'Dying of Whiteness,' Jonathan M. Metzl explores the unintended public health consequences of right-wing backlash policies related to taxes, gun control, social safety nets, and healthcare.
Through field interviews, research, and public-health data gathered in Missouri, Tennessee, and Kansas, Metzl shows how these policies, despite being marketed to benefit white Americans, actually increase deaths by gun suicide, lower life expectancies, and raise dropout rates.
The book highlights the paradox of whiteness, where the pursuit of white privilege leads to detrimental health outcomes for both white and non-white populations.
Through field interviews, research, and public-health data gathered in Missouri, Tennessee, and Kansas, Metzl shows how these policies, despite being marketed to benefit white Americans, actually increase deaths by gun suicide, lower life expectancies, and raise dropout rates.
The book highlights the paradox of whiteness, where the pursuit of white privilege leads to detrimental health outcomes for both white and non-white populations.
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Jason Stanley in relation to the concept of people craving to see their opponents punished.
Jason Stanley in relation to the concept of people craving to see their opponents punished.
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Best of: Why fascism in America isn't going away
Mentioned by Worbs while discussing the book's focus on economic concerns disguised as racism.
9.2 – Equity, Equality and Lizard People: when right wing politics masquerade as left wing politics
Recommended by Ibram X. Kendi to illustrate the harmful effects of white racism on white people.
Honoring Juneteenth with Ibram X. Kendi
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Bill Maher as the author of "Dying of Whiteness", discussing how certain policies affect the health and lifespan of working-class white people.
Bill Maher as the author of "Dying of Whiteness", discussing how certain policies affect the health and lifespan of working-class white people.
Ep. #496: Fran Lebowitz, Jonathan Metzl
Mentioned by Carol Anderson in the context of discussing gun safety laws and the impact of anti-Blackness.
Race and Guns in a Divided America, with Carol Anderson and Mark Mardell
Mentioned by Sean Illing in relation to the concept of people craving to see their opponents punished in fascist politics.
Why fascism in Post-Trump America isn't going away
