Why is it so difficult to have meaningful conversations about race and racism? Find out an answer that you’ve probably never heard before Here are some key messages from this episode * How Cognitive Diversity leads to better outcomes in groups and teams * How Diversity and Excellence are not mutually exclusive * Why Diversity is a necessary issue to address Play the episode for more. Here are some key takeaways from this episode Whiteness as a concept and it’s relationship to racism “The book argues that whiteness is a property, this is an important point because it draws attention to the social construction and the structures that create and recreate the system” Why Racism is a system of advantage and not just discrimination “Racism is a system of advantage that provides benefits and privileges to those defined and perceived as white How ‘White’ people benefit from racism and find it difficult to discuss “If you are defined and perceived as being white, you receive these benefits and privileges whether you are aware of them or not, whether you like it or not.” Here are some resources so you can go deeper White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism White Fragility Reading Group Guide  Robin D’Angelo Resources  Fourteen Words When the Irish became white: immigrants in mid-19th century US Who Can Be ‘Racist’? Check out these related episodes of the show Why Do Racial Slurs Remain Prevalent in the Workplace? 3 Reasons Why Racial Slurs Are So Dangerous At Work Whenever you’re ready, there are a few ways I can support your Inclusion Journey: 1.     Work with me 1:1  2.     Get Practical Book Insights  3.     Get our Free Email Course  For everything else check this https://linktr.ee/elementofinclusion