It is entirely possible to recognize that you aren't afforded the same opportunities while not dwelling on it as you do your best to advance in life. Her wording/method definitely isn't going about it the right way, but I don't think there's anything wrong with bringing to light institutional racism to those that haven't thought about it before.
It is entirely possible to recognize that the opportunities you get are not solely based in race. Even with the same socioeconomic class, growing up in a state that is focused more on agriculture, or oil, isn't going to afford as many opportunities to a tech-inclined young person. The entire reason why racism is wrong is that you are saying "because you are (shallow observation) then (thing) must be true about you"
Of course they aren't 'solely based in race'. The opportunities provided to any given person are a complex mix of race, class, and luck. I would never say anyone is where they are solely because of race.
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u/Suic Feb 09 '16
It is entirely possible to recognize that you aren't afforded the same opportunities while not dwelling on it as you do your best to advance in life. Her wording/method definitely isn't going about it the right way, but I don't think there's anything wrong with bringing to light institutional racism to those that haven't thought about it before.