The White Savior Complex

Emily Garber — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 15:16:44 +0000

The White Savior Complex is something that has been around for decades, and although the intent might seem pure, it is actually much more sinister than it appears. Seen in the real-world and portrayed in movies, I’ve seen this topic being discussed more since the Black Lives Matter movement where people are starting to critically analyze society. So what is The White Savior Complex and why is it harmful? Well, it is a white person’s ...

The Disturbing Phenomenon of Missing White Woman Syndrome

Emily Garber — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:11:18 +0000

On the news, think about the last time you saw media coverage about a missing young, attractive white woman. Now, what about a woman of color? Do you often see extensive media coverage about a missing person of color? I didn’t think so. This phenomenon has been called “missing white woman syndrome” – the term used to describe when missing upper-class white women make up a majority of the media coverage surrounding disappearances as opposed ...

Emily Garber – Contemporary Racism

The White Savior Complex

The Disturbing Phenomenon of Missing White Woman Syndrome