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In reply to the discussion: If you are the member of a privileged group AND call yourself progressive [View all]cliffordu
(30,994 posts)that I put myself in front of any assault of those less privileged, even if it means giving up my life to do so.
THAT'S the expectation in the patriarchy. (Which, in the context of the conversations here lately is EXACTLY what you are referring to)
I've actually done that. Stopped an assault on a woman. Viciously and violently.
I could have walked off, I could have ignored the assault.
As it was, I could have been killed.
Because I'm privileged. If I'd walked off I would be considered a coward within the patriarchy I was raised in.
Death would be easier than the guilt of not doing anything.
I wouldn't change a fucking thing that I did that night.
So: yes, I am privileged.
I can take a bullet or get stabbed, or have my ass put into a coma for those unprotected members of the society.
As a member of the privileged patriarchy, it is my primary job.
Except for feeling guilty for saying bad words.