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Originally Posted by Marsh.
(Post 10739063)
Except nobody says that.
A discussion about homophobia, sexism or racism is normally met by "I'm a man and I..." "But I'm white I don't have it easy" "I'm straight it doesn't mean I have an easy life" which misses the point.
Straight white men aren't attacked, they are disqualified from bleating about racism, sexism and homophobia which they don't experience. They tend to see it as an attack, however, which leads to the problem.
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Sexism, racism and homophobia aren't the only thing people face in this world. No matter race, religion, sexuality, gender, **** happens and life isn't easy. White males do face racism, this is just fact. White straight males are not immune to rape, to murder, to bullying. They're not immune depression, anxiety, cancer, disease. Straight white males may not face homophobia, granted, but they do face hate crimes, they do face sexism and they also face plenty of struggles. Just like everyone else.
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