Amsterdam Feminist Book Club: White Innocence by Gloria Wekker - NieuwLand - Amsterdam

We'll next be discussing Gloria Wekker's White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race (2016) In this text Wekker "explores a central paradox of Dutch culture: the passionate denial of racial discrimination and colonial violence coexisting alongside aggressive racism and xenophobia [...] Wekker analyzes the Dutch media's portrayal of black women and men, the failure to grasp race in the Dutch academy, contemporary conservative politics (including gay politicians espousing anti-immigrant rhetoric), and the controversy surrounding the folkloric character Black Pete, showing how the denial of racism and the expression of innocence safeguards white privilege" - From https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26029077-white- innocence We'll meet on Sunday 22nd October at 16 at NieuwLand There will be a donation jar and some refreshments available (cash or pin) Please think about donating something if you are able; a place like NieuwLand can only exist through the contributions of volunteers and friends, who know of the importance of places like this, which exist alternative to an individualistic society, capitalist economy and gentrifying neighborhoods NieuwLand is wheelchair accessible but the toilets are not The nearest public spaces with larger toilets are Tropen Museum (open Tuesday-Saturday 10-17) and hotel The Manor (open 24/7) If you have access needs regarding the event, that you feel may not be in place, please get in contact with us so that we can do our best to incorporate these We understand that it can be daunting to attend events where you don't yet know anyone.

We'll next be discussing Gloria Wekker's White Innocence: Paradoxes of Colonialism and Race (2016)
In this text Wekker "explores a central paradox of Dutch culture: the passionate denial of racial discrimination and colonial violence coexisting alongside aggressive racism and xenophobia [...] Wekker analyzes the Dutch media's portrayal of black women and men, the failure to grasp race in the Dutch academy, contemporary conservative politics (including gay politicians espousing anti-immigrant rhetoric), and the controversy surrounding the folkloric character Black Pete, showing how the denial of racism and the expression of innocence safeguards white privilege"
- From https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26029077-white- innocence
We'll meet on Sunday 22nd October at 16 at NieuwLand
There will be a donation jar and some refreshments available (cash or pin)
Please think about donating something if you are able; a place like NieuwLand can only exist through the contributions of volunteers and friends, who know of the importance of places like this, which exist alternative to an individualistic society, capitalist economy and gentrifying neighborhoods
NieuwLand is wheelchair accessible but the toilets are not
The nearest public spaces with larger toilets are Tropen Museum (open Tuesday-Saturday 10-17) and hotel The Manor (open 24/7)
If you have access needs regarding the event, that you feel may not be in place, please get in contact with us so that we can do our best to incorporate these
We understand that it can be daunting to attend events where you don't yet know anyone. If you feel worried or socially anxious about attending and would like to meet first, reach out
If you want to attend the session but money reasons make it difficult for you to get hold of the book we will try to help
Like the FCA more generally we aim to be a harassment free space for everybody. If you are new to our meetings, or feel you need a refresher please read our code of conduct to find out what behaviors we hope for from you, and hold ourselves to in our sessions
http://www.thefeministclub.nl/coc
Looking forward to seeing you!