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In reply to the discussion: White people (especially men...especially straight) seem to have lived in a bubble all their lives [View all]EndElectoral
(4,213 posts)As a white male who is trying to help make the world a better place alienating white men as all the same, or racists, or arbitors of privilege rubs the wrong way. Labeling any group as the same is simplistic in the same way one would label a white Progressive Democrat and a white Teaparty Republican the same because they are white.
Whether it be African Americans or Native Americans or Hispanic-Americans or Asian Americans, racism and bigotry is not to be tolerated. However, the issue of privilege is a very significant point the one poster made. Privilege occurs not only through race, but through economic advantage. Many minorities suffer as a result of racism and perceived privilege by those in power. However, many of the same race also suffer as a result of perceived privilege. For example, inherited wealth passes privilege from one generation to the next based on blood, not necessarily on equity. For example, we see the Bush's wealth accumulated as a result of inherited wealth. Trump's through inherited wealth and many others.
Deutsey was unable to benefit from inherited wealth, and was raised poor. As a white, he observed racism in action in regards to his friend, and has worked to fight against that type of ignorancy or socialization or simple malevolence.
Please do not cast your net to label all white men as the same. It does them, and yourself a disservice.