Breaking Down the #GiveWhiteMenAChance Hashtag
It is and it isn’t about exactly what you think
I had two questions after seeing #GiveWhiteMenAChance trending on Twitter. First of all, I wondered what do they want a chance to do? Secondly, who thinks they deserve a chance? Hear me out. Throughout American history, White men enjoyed opportunities to govern without consent, to amass power through unscrupulous methods, and to maintain it by any means necessary.
So, I thought to myself, this hashtag couldn’t have been asking for socioeconomic or political opportunities. Perhaps White men wanted a chance to be trusted by Black people, women, and other marginalized groups. However, no one is stopping them from shining like a diamond in the areas of equity and inclusivity. If White men, in particular, want to take responsibility for their privilege and fight to ensure that everyone has equal opportunities, we’re open to embracing that type of mood. But something told me there was some nonsense brewing underneath the surface of this hashtag.
