White fragility is a book written by the white professor and corporate consultant Robin DiAngelo. The concept refers to defensive reactions and feelings of discomfort a white person experiences when their ideas about racism are challenged.

Within this construct there is a focus on what causes White people racial stress and why.

DiAngelo, has also been criticized that the book and concept helps white liberals retain a sense of moral superiority over their more reactionary cousins, white conservatives and white fascists. We will explore this in more detail later on.