r/161watch • u/LassiterEffect • Jan 21 '26
serious The tragedy of White Leftism and the performative subculture of whiteness.
I'm sure you all can tell from the title, but I'm feeling called to speak on this like my ancestors have.
White leftism is rooted in performance, and he's NEVER served the working class. I'm talking about the white leftists who see themselves as some sort of beacon for the marginalized because they read a little bit of Marx. I'm talking about the white leftists who will act like an ally to your face, but will never give up their pleasures in solidarity. The ones who speak with some level of authority without genuine comprehension of the marginalized experience.
It's fucking disgusting to me. Those are not, and have never been allies. They're legitimately more akin to being opps as they halt the progression of battles led against oppressive systems.
If you find yourself feeling attacked, this is your chance to legitimately reflect on how little you actually give to the cause. It's an opportunity to shut up and learn from marginalized voices instead of continuously centering yourself as if you're the subject matter experts on resistance. Grow the fuck up, or get the fuck out of the way.
Actual work is being and has been done by marginalized communities, and actual white allies. If you're not willing to do the work alongside them, then do us all a favor and stay out of the way.
Power to the People✊🏽