The problem, in my opinion, is the attempt to raise one segment of the population by demeaning another segment, while using generalizations rather than specific concerns.
A slide in the Coca Cola campaign read....
To Be Less White is to:
-be less oppressive
-be less arrogant
-be less certain
-be less defensive
-be less ignorant
-be more humble
-listen
-believe
-break with apathy
then they felt the need to add, -break with white solidarity.
If the header was "To Be More Human", while leaving off the last comment, no one would have a problem with the statement. But instead, we find ourselves, with people like Badcat, having to listen to others on a conference call bash the evil white people, what's worse, it's now socially acceptable.
Does anyone actually believe that bullying tactics, telling people they're wrong and they, and only they, must change, is a successful strategy that will result in a better society for everyone? Look, I obviously don't know what it's like to be a minority in 2021, but unless specific issues are raised, with efforts made by all concerned, things will get worse, not better, and that would be sad for all of us.
A slide in the Coca Cola campaign read....
To Be Less White is to:
-be less oppressive
-be less arrogant
-be less certain
-be less defensive
-be less ignorant
-be more humble
-listen
-believe
-break with apathy
then they felt the need to add, -break with white solidarity.
If the header was "To Be More Human", while leaving off the last comment, no one would have a problem with the statement. But instead, we find ourselves, with people like Badcat, having to listen to others on a conference call bash the evil white people, what's worse, it's now socially acceptable.
Does anyone actually believe that bullying tactics, telling people they're wrong and they, and only they, must change, is a successful strategy that will result in a better society for everyone? Look, I obviously don't know what it's like to be a minority in 2021, but unless specific issues are raised, with efforts made by all concerned, things will get worse, not better, and that would be sad for all of us.