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opienandm t1_ixki3cd wrote

Your schools failed you. Insult and observation do not mean the same thing. Edit: And you should look up the definition of the word, “literally”. It literally doesn’t mean what you think it does.

I didn’t really expect you to read the linked article, but here’s a passage which almost seems as if it was based on your reactions:

“If you identify as white, acknowledging your white racial identity and its privileges is a crucial step to help end racism. Facing your whiteness is hard and can result in feelings of guilt, sadness, confusion, defensiveness, or fear. Dr. Robin DiAngelo coined the term white fragility to describe these feelings as "a state in which even a minimum amount of racial stress becomes intolerable, triggering a range of defensive moves." Since white people "live in a social environment that insulates them from race-based stress," whites are rarely challenged and have less of a tolerance to race-based stress.

The feelings associated with white fragility often derail conversations about race and serve to support white supremacy. While these feelings are natural human reactions, staying stuck in any of them hurts the process of creating a more equitable society. The defensiveness, guilt, or denial gets in the way of addressing the racism experienced by people of color.“

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Charlesinrichmond OP t1_ixv0gii wrote

you sound like a plantation owner explaining why slavery was good for black people. One day we will move past explanations why "this time our racism is different" I hope.

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