This was the tone I encountered today: this is the attention-seizing symptom of a deeper disease that many WP are just now recognizing.https://twitter.com/othersociology/status/823089212790476800 …
Yep! After this weekend, critical reflection and action is needed: how do we end White supremacist patriarchy? Then we do the work to end it
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yeah. One pitfall I'm seeing is that a lot of more experienced progressives are making harsh, judgmental recs for new ppl
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not great phrasing, but: perfect allies don't spring from the ground fully formed. Product of ppl who care + education
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so taking a snarky tone (as some of the ppl I've seen) just cuts down #'s of the former & reduces impact of the latter
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it's just a v crucial point for involving new ppl in traditionally insular communities. Giving them room to grow is so impt
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frustration that ppl didn't show up sooner is valid, but lack of awareness fed that. Can fuel progress w new awareness.
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sorry to ramble, but: I was raised mod conservative and made it here, and patient peers were crucial in my process
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...Being an ally is supposed to be hard. That's why these discussions on being late to support need critical reflection.
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yes. I fully agree. WP need the allyship 101 primer, esp on discomfort, from other WP!
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