The Culture of White Supremacy and Its Manifestations
Conference Strand
Social Change, Leadership, and Advocacy
Abstract
The Culture of White Supremacy and its Manifestations This presentation addresses the socialization process toward a white supremacist ideology. Using a socialization model we examine the stages that we experience in developing the white supremacist identity and ideology. It addresses both internalization of oppression and superiority. We share specific events that occurred in the Jim Crow South, events that continue to have a significant impact in American society. We will examine the cultural dynamic of Drown Towns that decimated the Black and First Nation Communities. Participants will have an opportunity to notice their own socialization process and how its influence on their lives.
Evidence
Widening The Circle of Concern: UUA Commission on Institutional Change (2020)
Barndt, Joseph: Dismantling Racism: The Continuing Challenge to White Americans, Augsburg (1991)
Jubilee Anti-Racist Training - two-an-a-half training developed by , Pat Callair, Paula Cole-Jones and Leon Spencer
White Supremacy Training Module: Virginia Satir AVANTA Institute: Leon Spencer, Mariam Freeman (2022)
Takahashi,L, Roush Chip and Spencer, Leon: The Arc Of The Universe Is Long- Unitarian Universalist, Anti-Racism and the Journey from Calgary, Skinner House Books, Boston (2009)
Format
Panel Presentations
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Leon Spencer is a retired Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at Georgia Southern University. He is presently in private practice at Counseling Associates of Statesboro, GA. Dr. Spencer is a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor and has worked for 6 years as a Military Family Life Counselor. He is retired military and served in the Air Force as a Social Actions Superintendent specializing in Family Support, Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation, Equal Opportunity and Treatment and Race Relations. He has done extensive work and research focused on multicultural systemic issues, counseling, and anti-oppression. He developed the first Cross-Cultural graduate course in counselor education at Georgia Southern and is the founder of the Southeastern Cross-Cultural Conference that is in its 20th year. He has done extensive work and research focused on multicultural systemic issues, counseling, and anti-oppression. Dr. Spencer is trained in Virginia Satir family systems therapy. He is the author of The Arch of the Universe is Long but it Bends Toward Justice. Dr Spencer was the first president of the Research and Assessment Cooperation for Counseling (RAAC) for the National Board of Certified Counselors. He has also served as President of Licensed Professional Counselor Association of Georgia (LPCA GA). Dr. Spencer was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Human Letters from the Meadville Lombard Theological seminary for his leadership in anti-racism and anti-oppression work within and outside the Unitarian Universalists Association.
Location
Room 147
Start Date
3-8-2024 12:35 PM
Recommended Citation
Spencer, Leon LPC, NCC, MAC; Callair, Lucretia MSW, LCSW; and Cole, Paula, "The Culture of White Supremacy and Its Manifestations" (2024). National Cross-Cultural Counseling and Education Conference for Research, Action, and Change. 25.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/ccec/2024/2024/25
The Culture of White Supremacy and Its Manifestations
Room 147
The Culture of White Supremacy and its Manifestations This presentation addresses the socialization process toward a white supremacist ideology. Using a socialization model we examine the stages that we experience in developing the white supremacist identity and ideology. It addresses both internalization of oppression and superiority. We share specific events that occurred in the Jim Crow South, events that continue to have a significant impact in American society. We will examine the cultural dynamic of Drown Towns that decimated the Black and First Nation Communities. Participants will have an opportunity to notice their own socialization process and how its influence on their lives.
Description
This workshop will address successes, problems, and concerns with regard to white supremacy culture. As we move toward living our professional and personal values it is critical that we go about the work of community building, mentoring and deepening our connection to broader liberation. The culture of white supremacy socialization process is embedded in our history. The purpose of this presentation is addresses the socialization process toward a white supremacist ideology. Participants using a socialization model will examine the stages that we experience in developing the white supremacist identity and ideology. The workshop addresses both internalization of oppression and superiority. We share specific events that occurred in our personal and professional lives.
Participants will share the successes they have personally observed in communities in regard to white supremacy and cultural competence. They will also share some of the concerns they have personally observed in their community with regards to white supremacy and cross-cultural competencies. Participants will examine ethical issues and considerations surrounding White fragility, rules of engagement, and the exploration of safe space in counseling.
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