Ep 20: White Saviorism? What the heck is that?

Community service in the "hood," missions to Africa, "saving" Muslim women from oppression, a protagonist of European descent changing everyone's life for the better or building the confidence of people of color. Are these images acts of kindness or damaging portrayals of white people saving the day? Join us as we explore white saviorism and the effects it has on the world.

 

Show Notes:

 

The White-Savior Industrial Complex  by Teju Cole

https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/03/the-white-savior-industrial-complex/254843/

 

White Savior Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQco22znyfI

 

Barbie Savior Parody

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