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Originally Posted by rubecube
I kind of have to agree with Pepsi' post above, Cliff. Unless you're saying your thinking on this topic has evolved (if so, nice work), it runs counter to many of your other posts. You've consistently argued that pointing out the disadvantages face by certain groups is simply counterproductive identity politics, and that the marginalized should be working to change the minds of bigots instead of calling them out and marginalizing them for their bigotry.
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I’m not against pointing out the disadvantages faced by certain groups. I’m usually against remedies that are group specific. You can address violence against X group by addressing violence against everybody. And poverty among Y group by addressing poverty among all people.
Most of the people who are reactionary about gender issues are ignorant and fearful. You’re not going to villify people out of their fear and ignorance. That’s why I bring up the conservatism of many new Canadians. Judging by the comments here, people find it easy to hate on conservative white men. But if you imagine maybe a Philippino or Pakistani mom opposed to teaching about transgendered identities in school, it might make it harder to denounce and vilify them, and instead think of a different approach to changing their minds (or it might not, YMMV).