In her text (The Revolution Will Not Be Polite: The Issue of Nice
Versus Good), Rachael argues that the issue of social
justice goes beyond being “nice” to acting “good”. Trying to find special
terminology to insult others in a nice way is not accepted. Just conduct
implies destroying systematic marginalization and privilege. It implies
avoiding oppressive behaviour or abuse under the guise of acting nice. As an
example, many women were exploited by nice abusers. Moreover, privileged people
are those who enjoy by law and socio-cultural norms systematic advantages over
other people. It is not that they are treated nicely or not, it the way they
enjoy life opportunities and exercise their rights as compared to marginalized
groups. Niceness is a tricky method used by oppressors to exercise subtle
control over the oppressed. Though selling rules that condemn expressing anger
oppressive conduct, it becomes too easy to hold on to social and cultural power
over marginalized people. Confusing the meaning of oppression may result in
denying certain groups their rights and opportunities, only because they belong
to this group and not the other. For example, when non-whiteness is considered
a bad thing, non-white people will be systematically prevented from enjoying
equal social rights as the “whites”. Therefore, the confusion between the “good”
and the “nice” should come to an end so that social justice would come into
place. People cannot be nicely denied their rights and opportunities.
Ali Add a title. Check moodle for your grade. Good summary. I am afraid you quote and you shouldn't. Also, your wording is too close to the text at times.
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