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The flip side (based on my observations as a white male who actively engages in social justice) is that many women and minorities are so utterly sick and tired
by beat 9y ago
The flip side (based on my observations as a white male who actively engages in social justice) is that many women and minorities are so utterly sick and tired of harassment and obliviousness from white men that they simply have no patience for the engagement anymore. I can't say I blame them. I tire of the fight too - and I know it's my privilege that allows me to retreat when I'm tired of it.
I really appreciate those who can stay active and upbeat when trying to educate the privileged, but I understand those who can't. I don't think I could.
- Mz 9y agoI tire of the fight too I really appreciate those who can stay active and upbeat when trying to educate the privileged, but I understand those who can't. I don't think I could. I am not looking for a fight. I am actively looking for a conversation, in good faith that is as respectful as possible from both sides, given that we are all human, we all have crappy days and stupid baggage and words on a screen are a very hard way to communicate. If I thought I was fighting some battle, I imagine I would tire of it too. And that is kind of the entire point of all my comments here. You aren't required to go looking for a fight in order to try to make the world a better place. In fact, you are probably going to be more successful if you stop approaching it that way.
- zepto 9y agoSo why did you start this by openly attacking women and PoC? "I am so sick of women and people of color being openly hateful to people who were born the "wrong" gender and color to be part of the unfortunate many." Seems like it's ok if you just slander and attack whole groups, but you aren't interested in a rebuttal which only attacks your statement and not your race or gender.
- beat 9y agoSometimes, it's a conversation, and that's great. Sometimes, it's a battle.