'Diversity Bake Sale' Stirs Up Controversy
'Diversity Bake Sale' Stirs Up Controversy : NPR
I am using the link from NPR for this story because I have the utmost respect for 'Tell Me More' on NPR.
My husband and I have had our differences, obviously, what married couple does not. I am a feminist and he is well....not. And that's OK. My whole deal is I want everything equal. PERIOD. But that also means, I want women in the same danger as men - such as combat. I mean if we want equality we need to shoulder those same responsibilities. But obviously I have a biased towards women....shame on me, I guess.
That all being said, I know there is reverse discrimination in this world. And I know it's hard to be a white male these days. And I don't think that is right either....I don't think we need to make others suffer so one group can get ahead. There is though, a history to contend with and resentment and recriminations and all of that makes the whole issue ugly and complex.
I don't claim to know the answers. I know for myself, I don't need to be told to be nice to others. I don't need to be reminded that all PEOPLE are equal and should be treated with respect and dignity. But obviously, I am not about to go walking down in the 'hood' and smiling at all the people of different color(s) - because I feel it would be unwise and unsafe. I don't want to feel that way walking into the office of my boss and asking for a raise....some risks are deemed tolerable, others are not. I want change - at least I SAY I want change. I guess the ultimate test of that desire is how far am *I* willing to go to be the change I want to see in the world.
I am using the link from NPR for this story because I have the utmost respect for 'Tell Me More' on NPR.
My husband and I have had our differences, obviously, what married couple does not. I am a feminist and he is well....not. And that's OK. My whole deal is I want everything equal. PERIOD. But that also means, I want women in the same danger as men - such as combat. I mean if we want equality we need to shoulder those same responsibilities. But obviously I have a biased towards women....shame on me, I guess.
That all being said, I know there is reverse discrimination in this world. And I know it's hard to be a white male these days. And I don't think that is right either....I don't think we need to make others suffer so one group can get ahead. There is though, a history to contend with and resentment and recriminations and all of that makes the whole issue ugly and complex.
I don't claim to know the answers. I know for myself, I don't need to be told to be nice to others. I don't need to be reminded that all PEOPLE are equal and should be treated with respect and dignity. But obviously, I am not about to go walking down in the 'hood' and smiling at all the people of different color(s) - because I feel it would be unwise and unsafe. I don't want to feel that way walking into the office of my boss and asking for a raise....some risks are deemed tolerable, others are not. I want change - at least I SAY I want change. I guess the ultimate test of that desire is how far am *I* willing to go to be the change I want to see in the world.
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