
EP5: Is Whiteness Parasitic? (On Donald Moss’ “On Having Whiteness”)
Academic Edgelords
Dissecting the Controversy of Whiteness
The chapter critically analyzes an article that sparked controversy by exploring the distinctions between 'capital W whiteness' and 'lowercase W whiteness'. It delves into the portrayal of whiteness as a parasitic affliction and questions the author's claims, calling for a deeper historical context and integration of psychoanalytic and Marxist perspectives. The speakers discuss the concept of whiteness as a social construction, identity mode, and entitlement, highlighting the political implications and critiquing the association of certain behaviors with 'whiteness'.
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