“An individual may become aware that their sexual fantasies are racially charged or socially inappropriate. As a result, they might attempt to suppress or rationalize their desire by identifying as a supporter of racial equality or anti-racism. This cognitive dissonance leads to a justification of their fantasies as expressions of appreciation for diversity, rather than as symptoms of internalized racial bias.” DesireRaceIdentityHuman BehaviorStereotypesSocial PsychologyCognitive DissonanceRacial BiasFetishizationInternalized Racism Book:The Fetish of Welcome Source: The Fetish of Welcome
“In the context of the great migrations of the 21st century, a phenomenon has emerged that this book defines as 'Fetish of Welcome.' This practice is distinct from 'humanitarian welcome' due to its link with dynamics of attraction and racial fetishization.” SociologyMigrationCultural CritiquePsicologyRacial Fetishism Book:The Fetish of Welcome Source: The Fetish of Welcome
“The loss of meaning for words like ‘racism’ and ‘anti-racism’ is a concrete risk when they're used improperly or instrumentally.” LanguageRacismRecognitionDiscourseCritical ThinkingModern SocietyMisuseAnti RacismSemanticsCultural Critique Book:The Fetish of Welcome Source: The Fetish of Welcome