In What Situations Can White Silence Be Constructive in Racial

question 3

Multiple Choice

In what situations can white silence be constructive in racial discussions?

• A) When people of color are discussing the sensitive issue of internalized racial oppression
• B) When other white people have already spoken first and most to an issue in the discussion
• C) When intentionally trying not to speak first and most to an issue in the discussion
• D) All of the above

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