A critical race and ethnic studies course called "the Problem of Whiteness" will run at the University of Chicago in the winter 2023 semester. .“Since I began college a year ago, I've documented all the anti-white hatred I've seen on campus,” said second-year U of C history student Daniel Schmidt in a tweet. .“Without a doubt, this is the most egregious example.” .The Problem of Whiteness course description said critical race theorists have shown whiteness functioned as an unmarked racial category, creating a default where racialized people appear as aberrant. It said in recent years, whiteness resurfaced as a conspicuous problem within liberal political discourse. .The description went on to say the course examines the problem of whiteness through an anthropological lens, drawing from classic and contemporary works of critical race theory. It added it will examine social positioning and how historic phenomena intersect in the racial hierarchy. .U of C social sciences teaching fellow Rebecca Journey, who is white, will be teaching the Problem of Whiteness. .The University of Calgary posted a job ad for a medicine professor in 2021 requiring applicants understand racial and disability issues. .READ MORE: U of C looking for ‘mad studies’ expert with critical race theory expertise.“This role requires expertise in the areas of community development, advocacy and activism, leadership and innovation, professional and research ethics, and inclusive practices,” said U of C. .“Areas of expertise may include mad studies, queer studies, critical disability studies, health equity, population health, social justice, and critical race theory.”
