"Women are always going to understand patriarchy better than men. We have to. People of color are always going to understand white supremacy better than white folks. Queer folks have insight into homophobia, trans and non-binary folks into traditional gender constructs, and disabled folks into ableism. You get what I’m saying."
I’m certainly not the first to offer that insight, which doesn’t make it any less true. Looking in from the outside always gives you a wider perspective.
You are ON to something here, Asha!
"Women are always going to understand patriarchy better than men. We have to. People of color are always going to understand white supremacy better than white folks. Queer folks have insight into homophobia, trans and non-binary folks into traditional gender constructs, and disabled folks into ableism. You get what I’m saying."
Yes, I get it. And you are right
I’m certainly not the first to offer that insight, which doesn’t make it any less true. Looking in from the outside always gives you a wider perspective.
But you offered it so well, it was a NEW insight to me!