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In reply to the discussion: How is it NOT a display of white privilege to mock the idea of "Safe Spaces"? [View all]Humanist_Activist
(7,670 posts)Made up problems in the Atheist community? Are you fucking kidding me? Considering the reaction that many women faced in the atheist community from(mostly) men for speaking out, it seems sexism is alive and well there. Made up problems my ass. Not to mention that there were many reforms in organizations and conferences in response to the blatant misogyny that came out of the woodwork that has improved the situation quite a bit for women, still not perfect, but its better now.
As far as the video, I agree with her, pretty much, I just would term them as racially based rudeness or insensitivity, its seems micro-aggression could be considered a more technical term to that. I have never asked someone "What are you?" or any of the other things she talked about, I was raised to NOT be an asshole. Is that really too much to ask?
Also, I did say I am a white male, under what circumstances would it be acceptable for someone to ask me what am I?
I wasn't talking about motive, I was talking about context, that's important as well. The fact is that, in most cases, affirmative action does NOT elevate unqualified people into places they don't deserve to be in, or didn't work hard to get to. Its to ensure that all the candidates are fairly considered regardless of their race or gender. The problem is that's its difficult to have a reasonable conversation or debate on this when the opposition relies exclusively on outliers, anecdotes, and false narratives to push their ideas.