As the culture evolves, people who benefitted from the old ways invariably see themselves as victims of change. The world used to fit them like a glove, but it no longer does. Increasingly, they find themselves in unfamiliar situations that feel unfair or even unsafe. Their concerns used to take center stage, but now they must compete with the formerly invisible concerns of others.

The Distress of the Privileged « The Weekly Sift

Required reading. A great explanation of why screaming “privilege!” and walking away will never create lasting change. Shaming people while enlightening them can silence them at best and backfire at worst.

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