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The Possessive Investment in Whiteness: How White Racial Identity Shapes Structural Advantage in 2026

"Originally formulated by critical legal studies scholar George Lipsitz, the concept of the possessive investment in whiteness examines how systemic advantages, unearned assets, and economic privileges are systematically accrued through racialized structures. As society navigates sociopolitical landscapes through 2026, understanding this framework requires looking closely at institutional design, legal history, housing markets, labor dynamics, and public policy. Rather than viewing racism strictly as individual prejudice, this paradigm views whiteness as a valuable property interest that produces material benefits, political power, and social..."

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