Critical Whitness

From a white position, good intentions are never enough to have an anti-racist stance. This posture requires ongoing self-criticism and reflection. In the Critical Whiteness workshop, we will look at the possibilities that a white position offers for anti-racist action in the context of our teaching. In doing so, we will address pitfalls and challenges as well as opportunities and possibilities. We will also question the meaning of our emotional experiences, and will have space to reflect on felt insecurities.

Dr. in Jule Bönkost, Americanist and cultural scientist, long-time trainer and author in the field of discrimination and critical education with a focus on critical whiteness. The speaker is positioned as white.

The workshop takes place in the context of the +dimensions dialogues series under the title Reviewing our Teaching Practice in the winter semester 2022/2023 and is organized by +dimensions. +dimension invites teachers from all departments at weißensee school of art and design berlin

Date

08.11.2022

Time

10:00–13:00

Location

online

Format

Workshop in the context of +dimensions dialogues: Reviewing our Teaching Practice

Direction

Jule Bönkost

Contributors

Juana Awad, Lara Chahal and Henrike Uthe (organization of the workshop series)

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