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Your point is good, but I think you've missed the argument. The author wasn't saying that intersectionalism produces worse injustices than other parts of socie
by graeme 12y ago
Your point is good, but I think you've missed the argument.
The author wasn't saying that intersectionalism produces worse injustices than other parts of society.
The author was saying that intersectionalism marginalises itself and drives away allies by focussing on orthodoxy and using shame as a tool to change habits of speech.
This ties into the larger issues of gender reform in tech. A left wing that didn't actively repel those who speak slightly differently would be in a stronger position to change society.
- kelnos 12y agoAnd that's it, exactly. As much as it would be nice if it weren't necessary, the less-privileged need allies in the form of the privileged to further the social justice movement. The tactics in place in many cases serve to drive away potential allies. You can bitch and moan about potential allies having it easy or having a "less difficult struggle", but the end result is the same: fewer allies.