You also need to specify that it's not just okay, it's NECESSARY that the privileged learn to shut the fuck up and listen to those who actually suffer the most painful consequences of shitty policies. Because listening to "both sides" is not actually productive; it's a way of shutting down conversation. Listening to the privileged viewpoint? YOU CAN FIND THAT ANYWHERE. It's EVERYWHERE. It's part of rape culture.
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But assault policies DO affect men, and that falls under feminism's purview as well.
The Terrible Bargain We Have Regretfully Struck may also be useful.
You also need to specify that it's not just okay, it's NECESSARY that the privileged learn to shut the fuck up and listen to those who actually suffer the most painful consequences of shitty policies. Because listening to "both sides" is not actually productive; it's a way of shutting down conversation. Listening to the privileged viewpoint? YOU CAN FIND THAT ANYWHERE. It's EVERYWHERE. It's part of rape culture.
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