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How Mechanisms of Psychoanalytic Defense Perpetuate Racism in America

New Books in Critical Theory

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Confronting Strategic Denial in Race and Identity

This chapter investigates strategic denial regarding race and identity, focusing on how individuals often trivialize racial issues and the privilege that accompanies name pronunciation. It discusses the historical trauma of lynching in America, exploring the normalization of violence against people of color and its psychological impact. By advocating for open dialogue and sharing personal narratives, the speakers emphasize the need to address uncomfortable truths in therapy and society to foster meaningful progress in understanding racism.

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