Weiß sein - wie politisch ist Hautfarbe?
Summary
This episode of "Der Tag" explores the politics of whiteness and structural racism in Germany, featuring theologian Eske Wollrath and conflict researcher Andreas Zick. They analyze the backlash against a Berlin swimming event for black children and discuss how white privilege often goes unnoticed. The program also examines global colorism through the lens of skin-lightening products in Morocco and addresses early childhood bias in kindergartens with sociologist Seran Bustanji.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The concept of whiteness as the norm
Defining 'Othering' and the historical roots of racial categories
Everyday microaggressions and the definition of critical whiteness studies
Interview with Eske Wollrath on structural racism and theology
Controversy over the 'Volksbad' event for Black children in Berlin
Interview with Andreas Zick on discrimination and white privilege
Cultural traditions: Swarte Piet, Blackface, and museum descriptions
Interview with Marianne Bechhaus-Gerst on 'Moor' traditions and renaming
Global perspective: Skin lightening products and colorism in Morocco
Early childhood education and the Anti-Bias approach to diversity
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