Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Do UK institutions (Government, Schools, etc) prioritise white feelings over harmful and discriminatory behaviours
Position1 of 2

Our institutions center white feelings and uphold white supremacy

This position holds that UK institutions centre white feelings and uphold white supremacy. It argues they prioritise the comfort of those accused of racism over the harm reported, burden marginalised people with managing that defensiveness, and offer token gestures rather than real change.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Token gestures that imply diversity places additional work on marginalised peoples
  2. The oppressive systems must be dismantled
  3. Marginalized groups are burdened with work of navigating defensive fragility