A very good read is "Mediocre," by Ijeoma Oluo, in which she posits that throughout our history, white supremacy has taught white men that they deserve to be on top, to have money, position, and power. However, since at least the Reagan years, it has become more and more difficult for the average white guy to achieve what he's been taugh…
A very good read is "Mediocre," by Ijeoma Oluo, in which she posits that throughout our history, white supremacy has taught white men that they deserve to be on top, to have money, position, and power. However, since at least the Reagan years, it has become more and more difficult for the average white guy to achieve what he's been taught he deserves by birthright. The women who depend upon the status of their men have also been sliding down the scale. If you think you haven't been getting what you deserve (this isn't about earning, but about deserving), and some guy comes along who tells you that it is the fault of the 'elites' (i.e., liberals) that you haven't got it, it's the fault of immigrants, Muslims, the Chinese, that's going to be music to your ears. That guy gives you a target for all of your anger and frustration.
Lanita, I really appreciate what you wrote here. I find this explanation a bit more helpful of the underpinnings of white male wannabe privilege and the women who depend on their slippery status. This book sounds like a good read to help me understand their psyches a bit better.
A very good read is "Mediocre," by Ijeoma Oluo, in which she posits that throughout our history, white supremacy has taught white men that they deserve to be on top, to have money, position, and power. However, since at least the Reagan years, it has become more and more difficult for the average white guy to achieve what he's been taught he deserves by birthright. The women who depend upon the status of their men have also been sliding down the scale. If you think you haven't been getting what you deserve (this isn't about earning, but about deserving), and some guy comes along who tells you that it is the fault of the 'elites' (i.e., liberals) that you haven't got it, it's the fault of immigrants, Muslims, the Chinese, that's going to be music to your ears. That guy gives you a target for all of your anger and frustration.
Lanita, I really appreciate what you wrote here. I find this explanation a bit more helpful of the underpinnings of white male wannabe privilege and the women who depend on their slippery status. This book sounds like a good read to help me understand their psyches a bit better.