Summary

The article discusses the psychological underpinnings of racial denialism, particularly among those who identify as "white," suggesting that the perpetuation of racial mythologies and the failure of the educational system to address the immoral design of the Racial Hierarchy social construct contribute to a delusional state of psychological functioning.

Abstract

The article "Why Are ‘White People’ in Denial About Racism?" presents a psychological analysis, with a satirical edge, on the widespread denial of racism among individuals who identify as white. It argues that the social construct of whiteness, which was designed to benefit people of European descent, has led to a state of delusion that is perpetuated by the failure of the modern educational system to expose the true nature of the Racial Hierarchy. The piece contends that the identity of "whiteness" demands delusional thinking to sustain itself, characterized by fixed beliefs that resist change despite conflicting evidence. The article further explores the concept of delusional disorder, its manifestations in both white and Black Americans who align with white identity, and the importance of seeking professional help from culturally competent mental health providers to address these delusions, which are often deeply ingrained and resistant to change.

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The article opines that the social construct of a "white identity" necessitates delusional psychological functioning to maintain itself.
It suggests that the educational system's failure to teach about the immoral design of the Racial Hierarchy contributes to an end

Why Are ‘White People’ in Denial About Racism?

A Psychological Analysis (With a Teaspoon of Satire).

Nobody alive today created the social mythology of race. That part is understood. Perpetuating this racial mythology, however, is both unacceptable and inexcusable.

A factory of indoctrination into white supremacy. This mural in a Tennessee elementary school was finally removed in 2018. Could that be KKK in the upper right corner?

Within the context of this racial mythology, it is the people who are made to think of themselves as “white” that, by design, remain unaware of the history leading to the invention of the social construct that defines the “white” identity.

Although designed to exclusively benefit fair-complected people of European decent, replication of this pathological identity is found across a wide spectrum of humans irrespective of actual skin color or place of origin.

The failure or refusal of the modern educational apparatus’ to advance human civility, by teaching and exposing the immoral design and purpose for the Racial Hierarchy social construct, renders an enduring state of delusion that buffers awareness of the identity’s dysfunctional nature.

School administrators and teachers saw absolutely nothing wrong with exposing children to a scene featuring the Confederate Flag and a lynching. Lack of psychological insight renders many to think this is harmless.

The social-construct of a “white identity” demands delusional psychological functioning in order to survive. And delusions of grandeur are dangerous and will persist without treatment.

Delusions are fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence. Abject ignorance aside, the refusal to reject the invention of categorical whiteness stems from the perceived psychological comfort that delusional functioning provides.

Creation of the mythical “Lost Cause” represents such delusion:

The ‘Lost Cause’ Is a Psychological Response to the Trauma of Defeat.

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People with delusional disorder will rarely seek help from mental health professionals due to limited insight into their predicament and strong delusional conviction:

Delusions of grandeur persist without treatment.

Delusions are characterized by an unshakable belief in things that are not true and, in many cases, there is a continued belief in the delusion despite evidence to the contrary:

No. It’s not the same thing. Existing in a delusional state of psychological functioning renders the absurdity of false equivalence and a corresponding system of mythical beliefs.

Continued support of racist political representatives in the modern era represents sustained delusion:

Crowd cheering Trump’s arrival at site of Ohio toxic spill 02/22/2023. Trump’s cancelling of railroad safety measures signed and enacted by Obama, literally poisoned their town and yet, citizens greeted Trump with a raucous welcome. Delusions are fixed beliefs that are not amenable to change in light of conflicting evidence. Categorical whiteness is an identity, not skin color; note the two Black Americans.

There are delusional Black-Americans who embrace categorical whiteness without pause:

What is his psychological frame of functioning?

Indoctrination into the mythology of race and the Racial Hierarchy social construct, opens the door to “white-identity” delusional psychological functioning. Both social and news media outlets induce levels of stress that trigger delusional activity. Individuals who tend to be isolated appear more vulnerable to developing severe forms of “white-identity” delusional disorder.

It’s important for anyone experiencing delusional thinking to seek professional help. This can be especially challenging, however, since people experiencing delusions often don’t think of their beliefs as a problem.

By definition, a person who is having delusions believes their experience to be fact. Consequently, it is often concerned loved ones who must bring the issue to the attention of a healthcare professional.

Treatment for “white-identity” delusional disorder should be from a culturally competent mental health provider who may employ a combination of medication and therapy.

Therapy for delusions may include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) which helps an individual with “white identity” delusional beliefs learn to recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Delusions require treatment. If you or a loved one are suffering from “white-identity” and require delusional comfort in place of categorical rejection of the Racial Hierarchy, then please seek help through your local mental health provider.

Thank You.

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