Foundations for White Women Community Survey

Note. ALL information is confidential and will not be shared. This data will only be used in aggregate.
This survey will take ~10 minutes to complete. Our goals are:
  • To learn more about you to make your experience more valuable to you
  • To give us the ability to assess the effectiveness of our work together over time
  • To benchmark against available data of attitudes and behaviors about race among White people in the U.S., which will enable us to contribute to collective learning beyond our own community.
Please submit your responses before our first session.
1.What is your age?
2.Which of these describes your income last year?
3.Where do you currently live? (e.g CA)
4.Prior to your participation in Foundations for White Women, what was the total number of racial literacy programs you have attended or participated in?
5.How many significant relationships do you have with People of Color? "Significant" is defined as someone with whom you have "discussed important (non-work) matters" in the previous 6 months.
6.Which of the following most closely describes you today?
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
I think about race and racism nearly every day.
I feel comfortable talking about race and racism with other White people.
I feel comfortable talking about race and racism with People of Color.
I understand that racism is not just personal, but also systemic.
I speak up about race and racism with other White people.
I am willing to make mistakes while talking about race and racism.
I have tools that help me talk about race and racism.
I have other White people I can go to for support with situations involving race and racism.
I am motivated to learn about race and racism.
I want to support other people learn and take action against racism and for racial justice.
I care about race and racism, but other things are higher on my priority list.
I want to make positive changes, but I don’t know where to start.
I recognize racism in myself or situations I have witnessed.
I know the history of the land and Indigenous people who lived on the land where I now live.
7.In general, how much do White people benefit from advantages in society that Black people do not have?
8.How much more, if anything, needs to be done to ensure equality of opportunity for all people regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds?
9.Here is a list of things some people may see as reasons why Black people in our country may have a harder time getting ahead than White people, and others may not. Do you think each is a major reason, minor reason, or not a reason why Black people in our country may have a harder time getting ahead than White people?
Major Reason
Minor Reason
Not a Reason
Family instability
Lack of access to high-paying jobs
Lack of good role models
Lack of access to good quality schools
Lack of motivation to work hard
Racial discrimination
10.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following? Select one for each item.
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither Agree Nor Disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
Reverse racism, or racism toward White people, is real.
Racism is built into the American economy, government, and educational system.
White people have an advantage, compared to People of Color, in our society
The current racial justice movement seeks to address problems experienced by people like me
Black Americans whose ancestors were enslaved deserve compensation, also known as reparations, from the federal government.
No one in America is treated differently because of their race.
11.To what extent do each of the following statements describe your feelings, as a White woman, when engaged in conversations about race and racism.
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I feel optimistic that at least now we’re talking about race. I want to do more to help our country address past wrongs.
I feel that my hard work is diminished by the assumption that I am somehow privileged just because I am White when I don’t feel like I’ve been given any special treatment.
I feel badly when I think about my own bias, maybe even things I have done unintentionally, that were hurtful to a Black person or other Person of Color.
I feel I am not racist and that is my primary responsibility.
I feel that I'm being blamed for something I didn’t do.
I feel that my own history, experience, culture, and family is being changed, diminished, and discredited.
I feel judged as guilty by association with the past racist actions of other White people.
I feel resentful that I am portrayed as benefitting from a system that seems to be indifferent to my own struggles and more generous to others less motivated to work hard.
I feel silenced. When I try to be helpful, I am told I take up too much space or am replicating the hierarchy or behaviors we seek to change.
I feel ashamed that my complacency has perpetuated racism and racial inequities.
I feel overwhelmed. I want to make positive change, but I don’t know where to start.
I feel unsure about what I can say and what I cannot say for fear of offending a friend or co-worker.
I feel afraid of being called a hypocrite if I say I care about this but don’t do enough or say something wrong.
I feel powerless to affect meaningful change.
I feel tired and ready to move past a conversation that is usually unhelpful.
12.When I'm around people talking about race and racism, which of the following most closely describes your feelings?
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
I feel I understand these issues but have so many things higher on my priority list.
I feel confused. Sure there are some crazy racists, but not me; aren’t we past this?
I feel I understand these issues and I don't believe things will ever really change.
I feel called to do something to help other people learn and grow and take action.
I feel that bias and discrimination in this country is primarily systemic, not personal.
I feel like I’d like to be more antiracist and can imagine myself taking action.
I feel tired of this. Why can’t they get over it?
I feel inspired to continue my own learning and growing and am already taking action.
13.To what extent are you aligned with Conscious Revolution's Values and the Values we share with White Men for Racial Justice (WMRJ):

Conscious Revolution's Values:
Humanity - We are human; imperfect, messy beings!
Curiosity - We cultivate curiosity to ask meaningful questions
Change - We question the norm and find a new way
Courage - We build courage to say what needs to be said
Joy - We seek joy in everything we do!

Shared Values with WMRJ:
Mutuality - we all have something to contribute. We all have something to learn.
Lived Experience - we value the diverse backgrounds and experiences that shape our identities
Gracious Accountability - we approach ourselves and each other with grace and accountability as we learn, grow, and take action
14.Please share any concerns, discomfort, questions about the Values.
15.To what extent are you in alignment with Purpose of this community? Purpose: White women contributing to collective thriving
16.Please share any concerns, discomfort, or questions about our Purpose.
17.In which areas of your sphere of influence are you interested in taking action to advance racial justice and collective thriving?
Strongly Uninterested
Uninterested
Neither Interested/Uninterested
Interested
Strongly Interested
Personal (e.g. parenting; family; friends)
Work (e.g. leadership; hiring; suppliers; product)
Community (e.g. school; faith)
Money (e.g. philanthropy; investments)
Policy (e.g. local; state; federal)
18.How could this community best support you in those actions?
19.Any other questions, comments, or concerns?
Current Progress,
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