Whiteness studies

Whiteness studies is a type of academic study that looks at how the idea of "whiteness" (people who are considered to be of European descent) has shaped the world we live in today. In whiteness studies, people look at laws, rules, customs, and other aspects of our society to see how they have benefited people considered to be white, while disadvantaging or affecting people who are not white. Whiteness studies helps to explain why some people have more power and privilege than others.