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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The audacity of caucasity on this post!

"White affinity group" is a very commonly used term nationally, both in educational and employment settings. The outrage here suggests you all either don't read, don't care to be better, and/or do exactly what such a group would challenge you to stop doing.

As several have pointed out, public institutions use resources to support marginalized/underrepresented groups all. the. time. Is the problem here that whiteness is not being centered and exhalted? Because that's how the bulk of you sound.

Also, stop saying 'woke.'[/quote]

So language matters in one direction only?  Some people are rightfully allowed to be offended by skin-based insults, while it's open season on other groups?  This mindset is exactly that displayed in the SWS program description and is what is likely to undermine the program's presumable goals.[/quote]

No it’s white fragility by textbook definition and the faulty logic presented by the offended white folk on this thread is a tragically ironic example of why these initiatives are sorely needed. In all honesty, they basis of this work is pushing past the feelings of defensiveness and discomfort for the sake of growth. It is quite known and discussed that many families will feel the way many of you are feeling. The goal of the work is to being forth those who are open and willing to push past that discomfort and learn something. This change is painfully and deeply rooted. This is century work and thank goodness for those who embark on it. [/quote]

I really think the organizers should get a clue because they are losing people who would otherwise probably be fierce allies. This is a ultra-liberal population in an ultra-liberal city. It’s basically the epicenter of “woke” (dumbest word ever) ideology. I personally agree with 98% of SWS’s agenda and when people of color share their perspectives, my default position is to close my mouth and listen.

But I also think that it’s problematic for a public school to hold a race based group with the description served up by SWS. And when the response to questioning these problematic descriptions is “you’re so fragile,” that makes me think you don’t really have anything of substance to say to the legitimate concerns raised on this thread. It’s the equivalent of the republican “F your feelings” line. Do better. [/quote]

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