Review of Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem
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Review of Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem
[Following is a volunteer review of "Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem" by Dr. Frank L. Douglas.]
The murder of George Floyd was something that shook almost the whole world, if not the whole world. As the laws of physics state, every action has an equal reaction, and for Dr. Frank L. Douglas, that was the reason for the creation of this book. Nevertheless, the George Floyd case was not his only motivator; he also reflects on his own experiences with racism.
His book, Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem, is quite thought-provoking and offers a solution to the ongoing problem. The author proposes using the Safe Haven Dialogue model to reframe the problem. He notes that the problem lies with the discriminated (aggrieved) feeling they are not being heard and their supervisors having little empathy. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the Safe Haven Dialogue Reframing Process in detail, and the second part demonstrates its use in case studies.
What I loved most about the book is that the author uses real-life examples to drive the point home. These enable you to see the discrimination in action and how others may not perceive it as such, though it is. I also loved that the Safe Haven Dialogue could be used in various professions, as highlighted in the case studies.
The solutions provided for racism were based on circumstances and seemed practical enough. The author also uses simple language and explains technical terms that enable the reader to follow through quite easily. All these positive aspects made the book quite enjoyable. It also opens the discussion for more discussions on racism and discrimination as a whole while providing a solution, making it an invaluable book for me.
I found no negative aspects of the book besides the positioning of the glossary. I think the glossary would have been better placed at the beginning of the book for easier reference. However, this is just a matter of personal preference, and I cannot fault the author for that.
That said, I find no reason not to rate this book five out of five stars. It met its purpose, and there were a lot of positive aspects. It also seems to be professionally edited, as I only found a few errors, which further made me give it a five-star rating. I would recommend this book to anyone facing racism or discrimination. I would also recommend it to anyone seeking to join the fight against racism. The book provides an effective tool that would be useful to such people.
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Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem
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The murder of George Floyd was something that shook almost the whole world, if not the whole world. As the laws of physics state, every action has an equal reaction, and for Dr. Frank L. Douglas, that was the reason for the creation of this book. Nevertheless, the George Floyd case was not his only motivator; he also reflects on his own experiences with racism.
His book, Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem, is quite thought-provoking and offers a solution to the ongoing problem. The author proposes using the Safe Haven Dialogue model to reframe the problem. He notes that the problem lies with the discriminated (aggrieved) feeling they are not being heard and their supervisors having little empathy. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the Safe Haven Dialogue Reframing Process in detail, and the second part demonstrates its use in case studies.
What I loved most about the book is that the author uses real-life examples to drive the point home. These enable you to see the discrimination in action and how others may not perceive it as such, though it is. I also loved that the Safe Haven Dialogue could be used in various professions, as highlighted in the case studies.
The solutions provided for racism were based on circumstances and seemed practical enough. The author also uses simple language and explains technical terms that enable the reader to follow through quite easily. All these positive aspects made the book quite enjoyable. It also opens the discussion for more discussions on racism and discrimination as a whole while providing a solution, making it an invaluable book for me.
I found no negative aspects of the book besides the positioning of the glossary. I think the glossary would have been better placed at the beginning of the book for easier reference. However, this is just a matter of personal preference, and I cannot fault the author for that.
That said, I find no reason not to rate this book five out of five stars. It met its purpose, and there were a lot of positive aspects. It also seems to be professionally edited, as I only found a few errors, which further made me give it a five-star rating. I would recommend this book to anyone facing racism or discrimination. I would also recommend it to anyone seeking to join the fight against racism. The book provides an effective tool that would be useful to such people.
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Addressing Systemic Discrimination by Reframing the Problem
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