When Reparation Is Impossible: A Discussion of "'When Reparation Is Felt to Be Impossible': Persecutory Guilt and Breakdowns in Thinking and Dialogue about Race"

In this paper, Dr. Kali Cyrus thoughtfully responds to Dr. Jane Caflisch's comments (this issue) on the schizoid-inducing nature of racial conflict for white people. Using personal and professional experiences confronting racially complex dilemmas, Dr. Cyrus describes why ultimately, repair of...

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Published in:Psychoanalytic dialogues 2020-09, Vol.30 (5), p.595-603
Main Author: Cyrus, Kali D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this paper, Dr. Kali Cyrus thoughtfully responds to Dr. Jane Caflisch's comments (this issue) on the schizoid-inducing nature of racial conflict for white people. Using personal and professional experiences confronting racially complex dilemmas, Dr. Cyrus describes why ultimately, repair of racial trauma may be impossible for white people to achieve but is nevertheless worth the pursuit.
ISSN:1048-1885
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DOI:10.1080/10481885.2020.1797397