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One approach might be to argue that relatively well-off and highly-educated liberal whites — by virtue of their college education and higher rates of consumptio
by uniqueid 5y ago
One approach might be to argue that relatively well-off and highly-educated liberal whites — by virtue of their college education and higher rates of consumption of ‘woke’ content in the media, online, etc. — simply understand the reality and dynamics of racism better than the average black or Hispanic. I would strongly advise against anyone taking a stand on that hill.
I'd advise against that wording, which I think the author tailors to sound as preposterous and obnoxious as possible.
- wolverine876 5y agoHow would you word it?
- uniqueid 5y agoThe average person, of any so-called 'race', doesn't know much history, economics, law, philosophy or sociology. So it's not ridiculous to claim that a highly-educated person can perceive actual cases of racism that the victim, if lower-educated, cannot. First-hand experience is powerful in some situations, but worthless in others. If it weren't, diabetics wouldn't need doctors.
- gm3dmo 5y agos/woke/being nicer to people/g
- noptd 5y agoHaving witnessed individuals make that claim on a few occasions, I'd say it's entirely accurate though I'm sure we can haggle on percentages.