The Whiteness Pact: How White People Benefit from Racism and How to End It

In her groundbreaking book, "The Whiteness Pact," Cida Bento argues that white people benefit from racism even if they don't realize it. She defines the "whiteness pact" as the unspoken agreement among white people to maintain white supremacy. This pact is based on the idea that white people are superior to people of color and that they deserve to have more power and privilege.

Bento argues that the whiteness pact is harmful to both white people and people of color. It creates a system of oppression that benefits a few white people at the expense of everyone else. It also leads to white people feeling guilty and ashamed of their race, which can prevent them from forming meaningful relationships with people of color.

Bento offers a way to end the whiteness pact and create a more just and equitable society. She calls on white people to acknowledge their privilege and to work to dismantle the systems of oppression that benefit them. She also encourages white people to build relationships with people of color and to learn about their experiences.

Why You Should Read This Book

"The Whiteness Pact" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand racism and how it affects our society. Bento provides a clear and concise explanation of the whiteness pact and its harmful effects. She also offers a practical plan for how to end the whiteness pact and create a more just and equitable society.

This book is essential reading for white people who want to be allies in the fight against racism. It is also a valuable resource for people of color who want to understand the system of oppression that they are fighting against.

Praise for "The Whiteness Pact"

"A powerful and provocative book that challenges white people to confront their privilege and work to dismantle the systems of oppression that benefit them." —Ibram X. Kendi, author of "How to Be an Antiracist"

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand racism and how it affects our society. Bento provides a clear and concise explanation of the whiteness pact and its harmful effects. She also offers a practical plan for how to end the whiteness pact and create a more just and equitable society." —Roxane Gay, author of "Bad Feminist"

"An important and timely book that will help white people understand their role in perpetuating racism and how they can work to end it." —Michelle Alexander, author of "The New Jim Crow"

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"The Whiteness Pact" is available now in hardcover, paperback, and audiobook. Order your copy today and start your journey to becoming an antiracist.