I read a Reddit (through RDX mind you) post the other day that included the Who we serve page from the democrats’ website. The user noted that men were not on that list and pointed it out as on of the reasons Kamala Harris had lost. Meaning the Democratic Party should pander to the white young men demographic as well. A link to the post (through RDX)
I keep seeing this sentiment over and over again on social media. And I can’t help but make the analogy to the “All lives matter.” as opposed to “Black Lives matter.” Am I wrong to think this? I am not from the United States. Please don’t bite my head off as this is no stupid questions.
Yes. It’s a very wrong perspective.
So let me break it down, and I’m not trying to be alienating or picking a side in the arguments of sex, gender, or color.
In the US, at least, it’s very close enough to say that it’s a half split on biologically born male and female.
Around 25% of those people identify to associate with the LGBTQIA+ group.
Around 32% of Americans are black
19% are Hispanic
7% are asian
And I’m adding this for effect: 58% are european
Now! If we look at the multiple demographic and ethnic ideas and peoples, then we see a different perspective, idea, and solutions.
I didn’t even mention religious or political ideologies, which would make the breakdown even deeper.
My point is that “who we fight for” is not a thing that we can identify with our eyes anymore. We should fight for affection and life. The hardest part is seeing people oppose what looks like who we/what concern ourselves with. That should tell you that not everyone who looks like the person who opposes you might not be your enemy. We have seen what happens when fear and hate control our emotions. Yet very few people want to do anything about it