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Ijeoma Oluo
This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of So You Want to Talk About Race.

Everything you need to study or teach literature!

Ijeoma Oluo
This Study Guide consists of approximately 46 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of So You Want to Talk About Race.
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How does Oluo define racism?

Students should be able to identify the difference between a general concept of racism that focuses on Neo-Nazi or KKK type behaviors and the insidious microaggressions and implicit biases that result in systemic racism.

What is intersectionality? Why is it important?

Students should be able to define intersectionality as an approach to social justice issues which considers the multi-faceted aspects of a person's identity. They should also be able to explain its practical applications and importance within social justice movements, using an example from the book.

What is systemic racism?

Students should be able to define systemic racism, in their own words, as "any prejudice against someone because of their race, when those views are reinforced by systems of power" (26).

What are microaggressions? Why are they harmful?

Students should be able to define microaggressions as small daily insults and indignities perpetrated against...

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