I'm glad that you are being part of the solution. These issues -- particularly as they relate to gaming -- have been at the forefront of my mind over the past few years.
Coincidence... or no?r0sew00dAugust 30 2011, 00:21:43 UTC
Wow, that's really weird. I just read about the dickwolves debacle, and learned the term "rape culture," linking through a newly discovered feminist/gamer's website. And only learned about privilege as a concept a couple months ago. (Specifically with regards to race. Never too late, eh
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Re: Coincidence... or no?sabrecatAugust 30 2011, 00:40:13 UTC
Cool, glad to see you appreciated this post. It's overall had a very positive reception. Of course, thus far I've been put to the test on it only once ("tentacle rape" jokes, in this case), and my response was feeble at best. Tomorrow's a better day indeed. :P
As for privilege, I interpret the term broadly. Yes, many white males suffer from PTSD... and I'm lucky not to be one of them. A thing doesn't have to be among the top five sources of inequality to count as an advantage in life that I didn't work for.
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As for privilege, I interpret the term broadly. Yes, many white males suffer from PTSD... and I'm lucky not to be one of them. A thing doesn't have to be among the top five sources of inequality to count as an advantage in life that I didn't work for.
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