Charmaine Wijeyesinghe, Consultant and Author in Organizational Development and Social Justice Education
- Charmaine is a consultant, an educator, and an editor.
- He is an author and the editor of a book a couple of years ago called The Complexities of Race: Identity, Power, and Justice in an Evolving America.
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Overview
In this insightful interview, Charmaine Wijeyesinghe, a consultant and author in organizational development, delves into the intricacies of race and racism in modern America. She discusses the evolving nature of racial categories, the impact of intersectionality, and the importance of self-reflection in addressing systemic racism. Wijeyesinghe emphasizes the ongoing nature of learning about race and encourages individuals to take steps toward examining race and racism in their lives, highlighting the power of changing narratives to promote racial justice.
00:14- About Charmaine Wijeyesinghe
- Charmaine is a consultant, an educator, and an editor.
- He is an author and the editor of a book a couple of years ago called The Complexities of Race: Identity, Power, and Justice in an Evolving America.
17:57- What factors, beyond physical appearance, help people integrate into the majority?
- Access to resources and education helps individuals integrate more easily.
- Intersectionality, including factors like gender, class, and sexual orientation, complicates racial integration.
- Awareness of systemic inequalities, such as standards of beauty and privilege, influences how people integrate into the majority.
25:33- How can we begin to make those self-reflective changes as a culture?
- Raise awareness by reading diverse perspectives on race and racism.
- Engage in open discussions with others, acknowledging mistakes and learning together.
- Take personal action by joining organizations or reflecting on race in everyday life.
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- Charmaine is a consultant, an educator, and an editor.
- He is an author and the editor of a book a couple of years ago called The Complexities of Race: Identity, Power, and Justice in an Evolving America
