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>but the inescapable fact is that saying "you're privileged" is not only inherently accusatory, but does more to emphasize (and reinforce) that which divides, r
by drivebyacct2 14y ago
>but the inescapable fact is that saying "you're privileged" is not only inherently accusatory, but does more to emphasize (and reinforce) that which divides, rather than that which unites.
Sigh. I'm privileged. Saying that white men in the USA are privileged isn't an accusation, it's an observed fact. The fact that the response to it is "NUH UH, you're calling me names", is the reason that we can't have an educated discussion about privilege in our culture.
- nateabele 14y agoCalling out specific groups of people is confrontational, because it makes it about us-vs.-them. This should not be a controversial statement. That's the reason you can't have an education discussion about it. Again, the better approach is to be proactive and promote inclusiveness, rather than re-summoning the ghost of white guilt, dressed up in new clothes.
- drivebyacct2 14y agoSaying that someone has privilege is not "calling them out". Jesus, quit being so defensive and putting words in my mouth. This is how every conversation goes with people who don't understand what the word "privilege" means. How else can I possibly say that? I'm a white male, I have privilege. I'm also gay, so in that sense, I lose out on privilege that all straight people have. It's not a zero sum game. It's not something to feel guilty about. It's not an accusation. It's not anyone blaming anyone else. Please learn what the discussion is about.