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In reply to the discussion: "Lets work together to end racism" is more constructive than "whites need to check their privilege". [View all]Waiting For Everyman
(9,385 posts)People who make fighting against a particular thing their profession or niche, don't want to lose that position. Therefore their self-interest is in seeing the problem continue and never be solved.
What makes it clear to me that certain people don't want racism to improve, is the lack of any civility toward whites. They're told to shut up and butt out. Fine, then they're told that only whites can end racism because whites have the power. So which is it? Are whites needed, or not? If they are, then why is the nastiness no problem? If they aren't, then what's the holdup on ending racism? Why isn't it done yet?
It's clear that the participation of whites is needed, as MLK knew. Yet by the nasty treatment, it's clear that participation is being discouraged. It's a problem some want to talk about, and frequently, as long as it's only their pov allowed, but don't want improvement on. Just as you said.
Same with sexism.