129

Why do I lack the ability to trust white people who claim to be progressive or leftist? (hexbear.net)

submitted 7 months ago by Angel@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

196 comments fedilink hide all child comments

When a person of color, especially if they're black like me, affirms their support for causes such as queer liberation, feminism, animal rights, or socialism, I immediately feel that I can believe, with minimal doubt, that they're truly convicted and principled in what they're advocating for.

However, when a white person claims to support leftism, until my skepticism is proven wrong, I immediately assume they're a dishonest and performative libshit. I then proceed to interact with them with hefty amounts of caution. If my assumptions are proven true, I'm never shocked.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] Angel@hexbear.net 9 points 7 months ago

Trans men are men. Criticizing men should always include them

Trans-inclusive radical misandry is the giga-based take I needed to hear of today. Thanks!

[-] AutomatedPossum@hexbear.net 4 points 7 months ago

Don't know where i was being "radically misandric".

[-] Angel@hexbear.net 8 points 7 months ago

I phrased it that way more in reference to the whole "trans-inclusive radical misogyny" ("trAnS WOMEn BelOnG in thE KITChen huRr hUrR") joke that's been played out a bit too much.