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How does an 80yo man show "privilege" by wearing mittens when it's cold outside? People of all ages and races and both sexes do the same. I wonder if some of wh
by Bostonian 6y ago
How does an 80yo man show "privilege" by wearing mittens when it's cold outside? People of all ages and races and both sexes do the same. I wonder if some of what is taught in public schools is indoctrination that does more harm than good.
- kaymanb 6y agoThe article answers this. "I don’t know many poor, or working class, or female, or struggling-to-be-taken-seriously folk who would show up at the inauguration of our 46th president dressed like Bernie." Given the importance of the event, there is a socially constructed "dress code". The privilege comes from Bernie being able to break this code without fear of negative repercussions.
- BitwiseFool 6y agoAll I see is winter-wear. And, looking at the photograph again, I just can't see anyone getting in trouble for wearing the exact same outfit. Edit: Did any non-privileged persons get called out for wearing similar attire at the inauguration? Or is this a hypothetical situation where Bernie gets a pass and someone else wouldn't?