Harshad Keval on White Narcissism in the Academy

Harshad Keval on White Narcissism in the Academy

Sociologist Jason Arday, one of two editors for Sage’s Social Science for Social Justice book series, interviews Harshad Keval about his book Whiteness, Racial Trauma, and the University. Keval, a writer and scholar activist, explains the book’s title, which he had originally considered “white narcissist,” but changed to better connect with readers. He discusses the concept of “white narcissism,” describing it as a systemic narcissism within ins…