First published 2021
In a world that rewards polite conformity, Robin DiAngelo dares to challenge the status quo. Her incisive new book puts "niceness" on trial, arguing that the pursuit of inoffensiveness often masks a deeper moral cowardice. Through vivid personal stories and blistering social commentary, DiAngelo lays bare the insidious ways that "nice" can perpetuate injustice and reinforce oppressive power structures. Readers will be shaken - and ultimately emboldened - to rethink the very meaning of courage in an age of rampant self-delusion.
Genres: politics, contemporary, social-issues, non-fiction, activism, academic
Vibes: dark, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: challenging-the-status-quo, social-commentary
224 pages · Paperback · Beacon Press