I don't think that it's as unproductive as you like to think. I do agree that separating from everyone else is counterproductive and that's why I don't think schools should allow religious or ethnic groups. And I do believe in changing the system from within, which is why I want to work in government instead of being an activist. But I can tolerate doing that and not die of frustration because I can be part of the hegemonic structure as well as the subaltern structure. There's a lot of people I know who would not be able to stand it and just go off to the corner to fume and hate the hegemons. And saying, oh, boo you, what the hell is that going to accomplish? to them reminds me of military generals telling student protesters, "why don't you do something constructive instead of just yelling at us, huh? why don't you try to help instead of making it worse, wink wink nudge nudge?" And yeah, I think we're working with different time spans and contexts.
I have no authors backing me, but I will admit that I come from a lot of anger, especially regarding race and wealth. Just reading what you write makes it difficult to breathe/not scream, so I'll have to stop now. Sorry, I'm an idealistic hick. But since it'll take a lot to convince you lot otherwise, I'm not going to try.
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Date: 2008-05-25 04:58 pm (UTC)I have no authors backing me, but I will admit that I come from a lot of anger, especially regarding race and wealth. Just reading what you write makes it difficult to breathe/not scream, so I'll have to stop now. Sorry, I'm an idealistic hick. But since it'll take a lot to convince you lot otherwise, I'm not going to try.