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Challenges and Coping Mechanisms of Whites Committed to Antiracism
Author(s) -
Malott Krista M.,
Schaefle Scott,
Paone Tina R.,
Cates Jennifer,
Haizlip Breyan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of counseling and development
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.805
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1556-6676
pISSN - 0748-9633
DOI - 10.1002/jcad.12238
Subject(s) - racism , coping (psychology) , backlash , psychology , sociology , affirmative action , gender studies , social psychology , political science , psychotherapist , artificial intelligence , computer science , anthropology
Scholars have cited an antiracist identity as an ideal development status for Whites seeking to change systemic racism (Helms, 1995). However, little is known regarding the lived complexities of antiracist work itself. This article examines the experiences of one group of Whites ( N = 10) committed to antiracist action. Outcomes indicate challenges that include backlash and struggles to identify more effective antiracist tactics. Coping mechanisms are considered in relation to counseling and counselor training practices.