Yes, I argued in my essay on the problem with intersectional feminism that it could be good if it worked within universal liberalism. Crenshaw was right to criticise it for focusing almost solely on individuality & shared humanity - the individual is enabled to access everything.
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The recognition & removal of negative heuristics faced by certain ID groups is a worthy goal. Unfortunately, resentment (from repeated frustration which is understandable) led to creating neg heuristics against oppressor groups. Downward spiral of mistrust and diffusion of blame
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Just the way broad concepts like whiteness and patriarchy are thrown around in an all encompassing and negative way. It seems like a mental shortcut to fulfill a vengeful urge.
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The problem is it takes special training in a reality denying epistemology, so it’s ultimately false, unpersuasive, divisive and anxiety causing
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I’m starting a band called “The Negative Heuristics”. I’ll cut you in for 10% if you want. ;)
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