The Egalitarian Advantage; Rise of a class redutionist

                                      

So the first part of this “The Egalitarian Advantage” is a rant, primarily against feminism. And although I stand by what I said (otherwise it wouldn’t be up anymore) the fact still remains that it was a rant. Not an expression of valid criticisms, which is what I will aim to do here. I will also clarify my positions, talk of other movements that I oppose for similar reasons. As well as express the true advantages of egalitarianism and class reductionism. Check out the first part ( https://conthestonerlin.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-egalitarian-advantage.html ) if you haven't or can’t remember it.

Intersectionality, the much more accurate, or at least precise defining feature of fourth wave feminism. Now my problem with intersectionality is that it is an analytical framework, not a troubleshooting methodology. That is not to say it is invalid. It is valid. As an analytical framework, but not as a troubleshooting methodology. I’ll explain more, intersectionality is about analyzing modes of oppression and discrimination and how they connect and INTERSECT, hence the term intersectionality. Class reductionism on the other hand looks at the root of all these intersecting modes of oppression and discrimination and then attempts to abolish it. Intersectionality fuels identity politics, identity politics distracts from legitimate problems and practical solutions. That is not to say there are no political concerns associated with identity, only that the ways of addressing these concerns are not. To make them, is not only to distract from actual solutions but is to work actively to divide people and in opposition to unity, you know, that thing we need more of. And we do, unity is the best chance humanity has at anything, it is our greatest strength, and whatever is attempted without it will fail epically.

Now feminism is inherently divisive (hence the name FEMinism). Though sometimes a need for empowerment, to promote support to an ashamed demographic, is more important. And earlier incarnations of feminism, as-well as movements in developing regions have this importance. Though currently females, like black people, no longer need empowerment, at least in the developed world. Now that is not to say there is no misogyny (or misethny), I do think that there is a disturbing amount of hatred for women and blacks, but the empowerment, the women who are made to feel ashamed because of their womanhood, or blacks made to feel ashamed due to their blackness, is currently (in the developed world) very few and far between.

Now it’s probably clear I'm talking about BLM, or “black lives matter”, not to be confused with the “bureau of land management” that other, much more productive blm. My problem with this movement is obviously the same. It is divisive inherently, and unnecessary currently. There was a time it would have been helpful, likely much more helpful than the “black supremacy” and “thug culture” that actually empowered people of color, when they needed it most. So “black supremacy” “black nationalism” and “thug culture” are often misunderstood, assumed to be fictional, good, and/or often a dog-whistle used by racist reactionaries. However, I want to be clear. Black nationalism, is the opposite of white nationalism and no better. It should be understood independence is not nationalism (as is sometimes a defense) and nationalism is not good just cause “black people” colonization, or imperialism. Black supremacy is the opposite of white supremacy, AND JUST AS BAD. Thug culture is a social phenomenon, that we have seen before. If we go back to the early 20^th century, in Italian/American communities, we would see something very similar that we might call “mob culture”. The reason for this is poverty and discrimination. In the early 20^th century Italian/Americans were hated, poverty stricken and paid less than blacks on average. This lead to (more often than not) the richest, most confident, most well dressed Italians in these communities were mob guys. And today in black communities (more often than not) the richest, most confident, most well dressed blacks in them, are thugs.

Now you have probably heard of a superiority complex. But I'd like to add “inferiority complex”, as well as internal and external. An internal superiority complex (feeling SUPERIOR to others) can lead to an external superiority complex (acting SUPERIOR to others), which, if persistent enough can result in an internal inferiority complex (feeling INFERIOR to others) which can very likely end up with an external inferiority complex (acting INFERIOR to others). This is where the shame, and need for empowerment come from. And although females and blacks don’t need it any more (in the developed world) such demographics as the gender and sexual minority (LGBTQ+) as well as atheists. Many more gays and atheists feeling ashamed than there are straights, theists, females and blacks. This is why “straight pride” is meaningless divisive bigotry, but gay pride is about empowerment. Whereas “black pride” and “white pride” are both meaningless divisive bigotry. Though these movements are always a means to an end. To empower those who need it. But to empower those who don’t need it is to build a internal superiority complex. Now I understand you could probably make an argument that we could all use a little empowerment, or confidence skills training. And that’s fair enough, however I would still argue (at this point, in this region) women, and blacks do not need any more than average, like gays, and atheists. People who feel ashamed for being who they are. Gay people are made to feel ashamed of their sexuality, as atheists are made to feel ashamed of their lack of belief. But again women and blacks (at this point in this region) are not made to feel ashamed due to their womanhood and/or blackness. Think of internalized misogyny, or internalized racism, those examples of an internal inferiority complex that is currently very rare around here.

Some final things here. Egalitarianism is a broad term that means the overall support of social equality. This broadness to me represents it’s true advantage. It allows us to address everyone's problems and leave no one out. It is not one identity, but a benefit to all. And as for class redutionism, well that’s the root, we have identified it now it’s time to abolish it, but intersectional types seem content to just analyze it. I’d like to use this metaphor. Say we have a very fast growing toxic weed. It’s leaves are different, but all deadly. Now say you got a whole bunch a people looking at and analyzing these leafs figuring out how they work and shit. And as a class reductionist I feel like a guy just like saying “I understand all the research and shit is important, but could we just please root that shit and get the fuck out my yard”. And then at best maybe they start trimming a leaf here and there. But we gotta root that shit. Anyway that is why I am a class reductionist ,and my problem with intsectionality. In closing I’ll just say I am fundamentally for the equal rights of ALL people, and I do mean ALL. I hope I have shown that in my consistency, and I will continue to try, regardless.