So it seems for most people, the term "racism" does not refer to privilege + power; e.g., those not in power can still be racist.
I think the privilege+power people should use a different word from racism so this is less confusing.
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this feels like a really pure example of a "conflict theory vs. mistake theory" thing to me tbh. you're trying to analyze an almost purely conflict theory dynamic as if it were mistake theory
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Yeah, i want to start from mistake theory and if their motivation is political then I want them to say that directly
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Then they gotta fuck around in my mistake theory box and I will continue getting more earnestly confused at them
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They'll never admit this to YOU. But these sorts of tactical definitions and their usefulness are discussed openly in many of the 'grievance studies' academic journals. "Strategic Essentialism" by Spivak, for example.
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I appreciate this attitude. It always seemed to me that a vital behavior for living in a society that treasures freedom is the habit of giving people room to live up to your expectations