The Heartbeat of Racism Is Denial By Ibram X. Kendi; How does the author lead the readers to reflect why the denial of racism is a collective
The Heartbeat of Racism Is Denial By Ibram X. Kendi
How does the author lead the readers to reflect why the denial of racism is a collective issue that rather than a closed and isolated one, detrimental to society as a whole? Analyse how effectively the text builds its case and presents its ideas.
(focus on this part) In answering this part: Analyse how effectively the text builds its case and presents its ideas.
- I believe Ibram X Kendi effectively built his case and presented his ideas well because his arguments are supported by historical facts. He is presenting his point of view as an educated observer of the issue that doesn’t aim to shift a blame but educate the readers on information hidden from the public because it isn’t the story racists want to tell.
- His historical and political examples gives the reader insight to facts we think we already know and form preconceived opinions of it. Kendi helps us to understand where those preconceived notions may have come from and makes the reader critically analyse themselves, makes them question if they themselves hold these views without labelling themselves ‘racist’.
- He makes it known that the ones capable on the damage of denial is not limited to the powerful few (people in power, racist policies etc) but everyday people who are afraid of stigma, everyday well intentioned people who may not consciously know what they know and what they do is racist.
Requirements:
- Use direct quotes or paraphrasing to support your discussion.
- Clearly outline the text’s central thesis
- Create a ‘working title’ for your essay.
- Write a point first essay.
- responded to the original text
- Reference Page at the end.
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