![]() Everyone is a sinner-no one is excluded, except Christ. With these incomplete models in mind Yancey establishes that the root of racism is sin. At best, these incomplete models can help us correct certain aspects of racial tension, but they will never eradicate the problem.” (pg. Their weakness lies in their refusal to identify other sources of the problem. The strength of these models lies in their recognition of a particular cause of racial tension and in their effort to resolve it. Certainly each source is at last partially responsible for racial alienation. “Each of the four secular models identifies one source of racial conflict and proposes solutions to deal with that source. 65)Īfter discussing each model Yancey discusses why he believes these approaches fail. Since only dominant group members have structural power in our society, only dominant group members practice racism.” (pg. 65) Yancey writes, “From their viewpoint, racial minorities can have prejudice, but they cannot be racist because racism requires structural power. Extreme proponents of this position even argue that minorities are completely incapable of being racist. First, the group must deal with the racism inside them before any progress can be made. White Responsibility: This argument suggests that the problems of racism are primarily because of the “majority group.” Thus, it is the responsibilty of this majority group (whites) to end racism. 53) Later Yancey states, “Multiculturalism is the practical application of cultural pluralism.” (pg. Cultural pluralism is not the same as “inegalitarian models of racial oppression (in which cultural separation was dictated to the minority by the majority).” (Pg. Yancey equates multiculturism to cultural pluralism however, he wants to be sure to define the terms properly. Multiculturalism: Advocates of this approach long to preserve the cultures of all people and see them as helpful contributors to our world. ![]() At its core is the belief that the real source of racial strife is economic disparity between the racial majority and minorities.” (pg. “Anglo-conformity is a very materialistic model. 42) Fundamentally, this approach finds the problem to be socio-economic as opposed to being about race. Yancey describes the goal of this approach as follows, “The majority must teach people of color how to succeed, while the minority is responsible for taking those lessons to heart so they can achieve economic and educational success.” (pg. ![]() This includes education, how to find and keep a job, etc. 29) Yancey goes on to describe this position as seeking “not to take race into account” and having as their goal “to get beyond racial issues.”Īnglo-Conformity: This model desires to teach minorities the proper ways to succeed in life. Yancey states it this way, “The core argument of the colorblindness model is simple: to end racism, we have to ignore racial reality.” (pg. Colorblindness has has its desire to make race a nonissue in society. Yancey points out that the first two models are based on a more individual definition and the final two are based on a structural point of view.Ĭolorblindness: This approach is somewhat self-explanatory considering its title. 22) Of course, how one defines racism will dictate the solutions offered. “According to this view, society can perpetuate racism even when individuals in the society do no intend to be racist.”(pg. Yancey writes, “An individualist understanding defines racism as something overt that can be done only by one individual to another.” (pg. I am thankful for SEBTS and their desire to see diversity not only on the campus, but in the Church as well.įoundational for Yancey’s book is the idea that there are two types of racism. Justice cannot be done to the full weight of his arguments so readers are encouraged to check out the book. What follows is a summary of Beyond Racial Gridlock. Ultimately, he finds these models to be incomplete and offers a solution from his own Christian worldview. He does so by sketching a brief history of the position, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses, and discussing how Christians have incorporated the model in their own attempts at racial reconciliation. In this work Yancey evaluates four secular models that attempt racial reconciliation. The subject regarded Yancey’s Beyond Racial Gridlock (IVP, 2006). George Yancey, Professor of Sociology at the University of North Texas. ![]() During these workshops professors heard presentations from Dr. Here in Wake Forest the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is no different. As usual this means faculty members at every level are attending workshops to kickoff the new year. As we move deeper into August schools everywhere are preparing for the upcoming Fall semester.
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