Mmastodon WorldHuman Rights first seen 8 h ago, last 1 h ago, peak #4
Social media users debate dehumanisation framed as privilege judgment
Original: "When the only thing stopping you from completely dehumanising someone is your own judgement regarding their privilege l
A widely shared commentary argues that treating someone as less than human based on one's own assessment of their relative privilege is itself a form of dehumanisation. The author, an information security professional, warns that people who withhold basic respect on these grounds are 'not a safe person to be around.' The post has drawn modest engagement, resonating in ongoing online arguments about identity politics, class rhetoric, and whether condemning an 'oppressor class' justifies demeaning individuals.
Why now: It taps into heated ongoing debates about privilege, identity politics and acceptable rhetoric online.
Evidence
- "When the only thing stopping you from completely dehumanising someone is your own judgement regarding their privilege level relative to yours, you are not a safe person to be around." [sic] "'Convince your followers that their Oppressor Class (real or imagined) is less… · guyjantic@infosec.exchange · 6
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