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Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm
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Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Robin DiAngelo examines how well-intentioned progressive white individuals can inadvertently perpetuate racial harm despite their commitment to social justice. DiAngelo explores the concept of "nice racism," where subtle, often unconscious forms of racism persist under the guise of liberalism and progressivism. The book addresses how progressive attitudes and behaviors can sometimes reinforce racial inequalities and maintain racial hierarchies, even when the intent is to combat racism. DiAngelo provides insights into how seemingly benign actions and attitudes—such as performative allyship, racial tokenism, and avoiding difficult conversations about race—can undermine genuine efforts toward racial equity. Through a critical analysis of these dynamics, Nice Racism offers a framework for understanding and addressing the ways in which progressive approaches to race can still contribute to systemic racism.