

Jennifer Chudy, "Some White Folks: The Interracial Politics of Sympathy, Suffering, and Solidarity" (U Chicago Press, 2024)
Oct 18, 2024
Jennifer Chudy, a political science professor at Wellesley College, dives into her new book exploring white racial sympathy toward Black suffering. She discusses how this emotional response shapes opinions on crucial issues like social welfare and criminal justice. Chudy illuminates the complexities of racial sympathy, questioning its impact on political action and broader liberal ideologies. Her insights reveal the limitations of sympathy in driving tangible change and highlight the intricate relationship between race and political engagement.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
The Dynamics of Racial Sympathy
03:58 • 14min
Exploring the Boundaries of Racial Sympathy and Liberalism
17:40 • 3min
Racial Sympathy and Political Action
20:41 • 12min
Exploring the Interplay of Race and Political Attitudes
32:39 • 3min
Exploring Efficacy and Racial Sympathy in Research
36:04 • 4min