24. White Savior Complex with Ms. Duane

It's pervasive... It's insidious... And it might be (if we're
being honest here)... a compelling, even tempting self-narrative
for many of us white folx .


White Savior Complex (WSC) is alive and well,
and it's a storyline that on the surface might appear to be
helpful, but is actually deeply harmful to those it
reaches.  


In this episode, I speak with teacher-turned-PhD student,
Ms. Duane, about WSC and the ways it manifests
and impacts the students and families we serve. 


She walks us through the 5 actionable ways
that white educators can begin combating WSC in
ourselves and why this is so very important. 






Biggest Takeaways You Don’t Want to Miss:


People of color don't want (or need) to be "saved."

We - as their teacher or provider - cannot possibly be a
better support than those individuals already within their
community.

“We should not want to save kids. If you are in this
profession to save a child, you are in the wrong profession. We
are here to support and love and advocate and facilitate and
enrich… but we are not their saviors.” - Ms. Duane



 


Episode Show Notes: www.traumacamp.com/24


 



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