Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in " The Fire Next Time " for new standards for white Americans. Educator and former psychotherapist William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take ( and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to right our nation's course to peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all. The problem: Watson's Rigged ...
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Twelve Steps for White America: For a United States of America answers the revolutionary call of James Baldwin in " The Fire Next Time " for new standards for white Americans. Educator and former psychotherapist William Watson presents a treatment plan for democracy, an innovative framework of steps white Americans can take ( and all individuals and organizations can incorporate) to right our nation's course to peace and prosperity through justice then liberty for all. The problem: Watson's Rigged Advantage Theory presents U.S. democracy as compromised by advantage rigged to favor some, exploit others, and marginalize many. Rigged advantage operates a whiteness inclusion-collusion that relies on two codependent strategies-white supremacy and anti-Blackness. The solution: Address elements of dysfunction common to both rigged advantage and alcoholism. Apply 12 steps of known recovery principles to unshackle the past, promote U.S. security and global competitiveness, and eliminate race as a predictor of democracy's outcomes. Twelve Steps for White America maps a pathway to truth, reconciliation, and renewal forged in a crucible of national repentance, atonement, and redemption. Use the hashtag #12SWA to join in on the conversation on social media!
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"Twelve Steps for White America" stands as a transformative invitation, beckoning Americans to confront and dismantle the systemic advantages that distort true democratic equity. Mirroring the familiar structure of Alcoholics Anonymous, Watson repurposes these twelve steps to address a national disorder he terms "rigged advantage." This adaptation is not merely a call to acknowledge historical injustices but an active, methodical approach toward reconciliation and renewal.
Watson's writing is as courageous as it is interesting, characterized by its directness and unapologetic tone. His ability to translate the therapeutic recovery process into a societal context is innovative and bold. The book's approach to addressing societal issues through a lens typically reserved for personal recovery highlights an intricate connection between individual actions and systemic structures.
Incorporating personal narratives and lived experiences enriches the text, providing a human touch to the theoretical framework Watson constructs. His style is empathetic yet demanding, pushing the reader to not only understand their implicit role within systemic disparities but to actively engage in rectifying them. Each step challenges the reader to move from introspection to action, emphasizing the importance of accountability and continuous self-assessment.
"Twelve Steps for White America" is a call to those who seek to understand the roots of systemic inequality and their personal connection to it. It is particularly impactful for readers involved in educational, psychological, or social justice fields, offering a unique toolkit for deconstructing privilege and fostering an equitable society.
