Research in the Teaching of English Nov 2005

My Ancestors Didn’t Own Slaves: Understanding White Talk about Race

Jennifer Seibel Trainor Santa Clara University

Abstract

In this essay, I address the problem of White racism in the classroom, proposing a way of reading racist discourse that takes into account its emotional dimensions and hence its persuasive appeal for White students.

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Research in the Teaching of English
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2005-11-01
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10.58680/rte20054493
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