Saying “if you don’t like it, just drop it” is insane.
That’s not the point. The bigger issue is the romanticization and historical washing of these subjects. So yeah, the fact that some people will ignore or excuse something and keep reading doesn’t mean those who pay attention to these issues have to stay silent.
If our voices can reach even a small number of people and make them think more deeply about it, that’s already a win.
It’s better than letting ignorance and a lack of awareness go unchallenged.
Saying “if you don’t like it, just drop it” is insane.
That’s not the point. The bigger issue is the romanticization and historical washing of these subjects. So yeah, the fact that some people will ignore or excuse something and keep reading doesn’t mean those who pay attention to these issues have to stay silent.
If our voices can reach even a small number of people and make them think more deeply about it, that’s already a win.
It’s better than letting ignorance and a lack of awareness go unchallenged.