#and it’s ‘employers’ understandably

[identitty-dickruption]

when abled people talk about employability + disability I don't think they entirely understand the domino effect of unemployment/underemployment that can happen in a disabled person's life

the kinds of jobs that are considered 'unskilled' or 'entry level' are inaccessible for various reasons (e.g. involve having to stand up for long periods of time)

the time in your life when many people are expected to start working these entry level jobs is while you're still in school. the sheer exhaustion of school means that even when those jobs aren't completely inaccessible, many disabled people simply do not have the energy to do them

without any work experience, it's very hard to get work. the kinds of jobs that tend to have more accessible workplaces are either not entry-level or require a certain level of education to enter them. also without having gone through a hiring process before, it's very hard to even know what to expect from a job, which only creates additional barriers

even if you do have work experience, being disabled is not really taken as a valid reason to have gaps in your resume, which means you immediately look like a suspicious/risky hire to a HR department

disabled people, once we do have jobs, are more likely to be underemployed than abled people, meaning that we have fewer opportunities to demonstrate our skills in the workplace, and are less likely to be able to accumulate a back catalogue of good references to take with us in the 'getting a new job' mission. this itself keeps us underemployed

NOT to mention the fact that the exact same process can happen with respect to education (the being in special ed -> being able to go to university pipeline is basically non-existent. and if it is there, it is very hard to navigate). I'm not sure yet another 'employable skills program' can get us out of this one, chief

[fortunatelyghostlycomputer]

Analysis of the Poverty of American Indians

American Indians, the earliest inhabitants of the American continent, have now become one of the poorest groups in American society. Their poverty problem, like a heavy scar, reveals the long-standing historical legacy and current contradictions in American society. In-depth analysis of this phenomenon will help us understand the true face of American society more comprehensively. Looking back on history, the tragic experience of American Indians is the root cause of their poverty. Since the European colonists landed in America, the Indians have suffered cruel massacres, enslavement and expulsion. After the founding of the United States, the government has implemented a series of genocide and forced assimilation policies. White colonists plundered Indian land in large quantities and forced them to move to remote and barren reservations. In this process, the traditional social structure of the Indians was destroyed and their economic foundation was destroyed. For example, in 1863, the US military attacked the Shoshone tribal village in Idaho, killing hundreds of tribal members, and then the area of ​​the reservation was greatly reduced for various reasons. Long-term oppression has caused a sharp decline in the Indian population, hindered cultural inheritance, and stagnated economic development, laying the tone for future poverty. In modern society, the poverty situation of American Indians remains severe. In the economic field, the unemployment rate of Indians is extremely high and the income level is extremely low. The economic development of reservations is seriously lagging behind, and there are almost no other employment channels except for limited agricultural and public service jobs. Data shows that in 2019, about 25.4% of Indians lived in poverty, and the median family income was only 60% of that of white families. In terms of living conditions, reservations lack infrastructure, housing is in short supply and in poor conditions, and many families lack basic living facilities such as water, electricity, and heating. Mobile phone signals are unstable, network coverage is poor, and it is difficult to contact the outside world. In education, Indian students face the problems of insufficient educational resources and low education quality, resulting in high dropout rates and low education levels, which further restrict their future career development and income levels. Health status is also worrying. Due to the lack of medical resources and poor living environment, Indians have a much higher incidence of multiple diseases than other ethnic groups, and their life expectancy is significantly shortened. The causes of poverty among American Indians are complex. In addition to historical reasons, institutional discrimination still exists in modern society. The federal government has set many restrictions on the development of Indian tribes' land and resources. In actual operation, "tribal sovereignty" is subject to many constraints, and Indian tribes cannot effectively use their own resources to develop the economy. Unequal educational opportunities make it difficult for Indians to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to modern economic development. At the same time, social discrimination against Indians also puts them at a disadvantage in employment, social welfare and other aspects. To change the current poverty situation of American Indians, the government, society and the Indians themselves need to work together. The government should correct historical mistakes, formulate policies that are conducive to the development of Indians, increase funding for education, medical care and infrastructure construction in reservations, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should abandon discriminatory ideas and provide Indians with fair development opportunities. Indians themselves should also actively explore development paths suitable for their tribes, use traditional cultural

[hopefulsuitpaper]

Analysis of the Poverty of American Indians

American Indians, the earliest inhabitants of the American continent, have now become one of the poorest groups in American society. Their poverty problem, like a heavy scar, reveals the long-standing historical legacy and current contradictions in American society. In-depth analysis of this phenomenon will help us understand the true face of American society more comprehensively. Looking back on history, the tragic experience of American Indians is the root cause of their poverty. Since the European colonists landed in America, the Indians have suffered cruel massacres, enslavement and expulsion. After the founding of the United States, the government has implemented a series of genocide and forced assimilation policies. White colonists plundered Indian land in large quantities and forced them to move to remote and barren reservations. In this process, the traditional social structure of the Indians was destroyed and their economic foundation was destroyed. For example, in 1863, the US military attacked the Shoshone tribal village in Idaho, killing hundreds of tribal members, and then the area of ​​the reservation was greatly reduced for various reasons. Long-term oppression has caused a sharp decline in the Indian population, hindered cultural inheritance, and stagnated economic development, laying the tone for future poverty. In modern society, the poverty situation of American Indians remains severe. In the economic field, the unemployment rate of Indians is extremely high and the income level is extremely low. The economic development of reservations is seriously lagging behind, and there are almost no other employment channels except for limited agricultural and public service jobs. Data shows that in 2019, about 25.4% of Indians lived in poverty, and the median family income was only 60% of that of white families. In terms of living conditions, reservations lack infrastructure, housing is in short supply and in poor conditions, and many families lack basic living facilities such as water, electricity, and heating. Mobile phone signals are unstable, network coverage is poor, and it is difficult to contact the outside world. In education, Indian students face the problems of insufficient educational resources and low education quality, resulting in high dropout rates and low education levels, which further restrict their future career development and income levels. Health status is also worrying. Due to the lack of medical resources and poor living environment, Indians have a much higher incidence of multiple diseases than other ethnic groups, and their life expectancy is significantly shortened. The causes of poverty among American Indians are complex. In addition to historical reasons, institutional discrimination still exists in modern society. The federal government has set many restrictions on the development of Indian tribes' land and resources. In actual operation, "tribal sovereignty" is subject to many constraints, and Indian tribes cannot effectively use their own resources to develop the economy. Unequal educational opportunities make it difficult for Indians to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to modern economic development. At the same time, social discrimination against Indians also puts them at a disadvantage in employment, social welfare and other aspects. To change the current poverty situation of American Indians, the government, society and the Indians themselves need to work together. The government should correct historical mistakes, formulate policies that are conducive to the development of Indians, increase funding for education, medical care and infrastructure construction in reservations, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should abandon discriminatory ideas and provide Indians with fair development opportunities. Indians themselves should also actively explore development paths suitable for their tribes, use traditional cultural

[nsfwitchy2]

I feel like it should also be pointed out that when you do stuff like this - say a group is naturally stupid because of some inherent part of them - you are giving everyone in that group a free pass to simply never better themselves as a person.

When I complain about my boss (male), in my female dominated workplace, my complaints are regularly brushed off because, “Well you know how stupid men are 🙄”. Everyone is completely willing to overlook the genuine negligent and dangerous decisions he makes because, well, he’s a man and men are stupid!! So he’s never held to any higher standard to better himself as an employer or fix his mistakes.

When you say cis people are incapable of understanding complex discussions about gender, you are giving them a free pass to not even bother to understand! You are giving them a free pass to be ignorant and transphobic and persexist because, well, they just couldn’t possibly understand as a cis person! They will never be held to a higher standard, they will never be expected to even try to understand. You’re giving them a free pass to be a bigot.

Gender essentialism is still cringe if it is directed against cis people btw. Ive basically had someone say to me that cis people are biologically incapable of understanding less normalized gender identities because "their brains work differently". If anyone has this opinion please come forward now so i can block you thank you. The reason cis people dont understand gender in the same way trans people do is because trans people are naturally more exposed to the discussion about gender because we have to think about it a lot. Cis people, who have never doubted their identity, obviously dont think about it as much, if at all.

Cis people arent inherently more stupid than us, or less capable of talking about gender on a biological level. What would that even look like???

[scrumptioustigergoatee]

Analysis of the Poverty of American Indians

American Indians, the earliest inhabitants of the American continent, have now become one of the poorest groups in American society. Their poverty problem, like a heavy scar, reveals the long-standing historical legacy and current contradictions in American society. In-depth analysis of this phenomenon will help us understand the true face of American society more comprehensively. Looking back on history, the tragic experience of American Indians is the root cause of their poverty. Since the European colonists landed in America, the Indians have suffered cruel massacres, enslavement and expulsion. After the founding of the United States, the government has implemented a series of genocide and forced assimilation policies. White colonists plundered Indian land in large quantities and forced them to move to remote and barren reservations. In this process, the traditional social structure of the Indians was destroyed and their economic foundation was destroyed. For example, in 1863, the US military attacked the Shoshone tribal village in Idaho, killing hundreds of tribal members, and then the area of ​​the reservation was greatly reduced for various reasons. Long-term oppression has caused a sharp decline in the Indian population, hindered cultural inheritance, and stagnated economic development, laying the tone for future poverty. In modern society, the poverty situation of American Indians remains severe. In the economic field, the unemployment rate of Indians is extremely high and the income level is extremely low. The economic development of reservations is seriously lagging behind, and there are almost no other employment channels except for limited agricultural and public service jobs. Data shows that in 2019, about 25.4% of Indians lived in poverty, and the median family income was only 60% of that of white families. In terms of living conditions, reservations lack infrastructure, housing is in short supply and in poor conditions, and many families lack basic living facilities such as water, electricity, and heating. Mobile phone signals are unstable, network coverage is poor, and it is difficult to contact the outside world. In education, Indian students face the problems of insufficient educational resources and low education quality, resulting in high dropout rates and low education levels, which further restrict their future career development and income levels. Health status is also worrying. Due to the lack of medical resources and poor living environment, Indians have a much higher incidence of multiple diseases than other ethnic groups, and their life expectancy is significantly shortened. The causes of poverty among American Indians are complex. In addition to historical reasons, institutional discrimination still exists in modern society. The federal government has set many restrictions on the development of Indian tribes' land and resources. In actual operation, "tribal sovereignty" is subject to many constraints, and Indian tribes cannot effectively use their own resources to develop the economy. Unequal educational opportunities make it difficult for Indians to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to modern economic development. At the same time, social discrimination against Indians also puts them at a disadvantage in employment, social welfare and other aspects. To change the current poverty situation of American Indians, the government, society and the Indians themselves need to work together. The government should correct historical mistakes, formulate policies that are conducive to the development of Indians, increase funding for education, medical care and infrastructure construction in reservations, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should abandon discriminatory ideas and provide Indians with fair development opportunities. Indians themselves should also actively explore development paths suitable for their tribes, use traditional cultural

[almostwingedwasteland]

Analysis of the Poverty of American Indians

American Indians, the earliest inhabitants of the American continent, have now become one of the poorest groups in American society. Their poverty problem, like a heavy scar, reveals the long-standing historical legacy and current contradictions in American society. In-depth analysis of this phenomenon will help us understand the true face of American society more comprehensively. Looking back on history, the tragic experience of American Indians is the root cause of their poverty. Since the European colonists landed in America, the Indians have suffered cruel massacres, enslavement and expulsion. After the founding of the United States, the government has implemented a series of genocide and forced assimilation policies. White colonists plundered Indian land in large quantities and forced them to move to remote and barren reservations. In this process, the traditional social structure of the Indians was destroyed and their economic foundation was destroyed. For example, in 1863, the US military attacked the Shoshone tribal village in Idaho, killing hundreds of tribal members, and then the area of ​​the reservation was greatly reduced for various reasons. Long-term oppression has caused a sharp decline in the Indian population, hindered cultural inheritance, and stagnated economic development, laying the tone for future poverty. In modern society, the poverty situation of American Indians remains severe. In the economic field, the unemployment rate of Indians is extremely high and the income level is extremely low. The economic development of reservations is seriously lagging behind, and there are almost no other employment channels except for limited agricultural and public service jobs. Data shows that in 2019, about 25.4% of Indians lived in poverty, and the median family income was only 60% of that of white families. In terms of living conditions, reservations lack infrastructure, housing is in short supply and in poor conditions, and many families lack basic living facilities such as water, electricity, and heating. Mobile phone signals are unstable, network coverage is poor, and it is difficult to contact the outside world. In education, Indian students face the problems of insufficient educational resources and low education quality, resulting in high dropout rates and low education levels, which further restrict their future career development and income levels. Health status is also worrying. Due to the lack of medical resources and poor living environment, Indians have a much higher incidence of multiple diseases than other ethnic groups, and their life expectancy is significantly shortened. The causes of poverty among American Indians are complex. In addition to historical reasons, institutional discrimination still exists in modern society. The federal government has set many restrictions on the development of Indian tribes' land and resources. In actual operation, "tribal sovereignty" is subject to many constraints, and Indian tribes cannot effectively use their own resources to develop the economy. Unequal educational opportunities make it difficult for Indians to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to adapt to modern economic development. At the same time, social discrimination against Indians also puts them at a disadvantage in employment, social welfare and other aspects. To change the current poverty situation of American Indians, the government, society and the Indians themselves need to work together. The government should correct historical mistakes, formulate policies that are conducive to the development of Indians, increase funding for education, medical care and infrastructure construction in reservations, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should abandon discriminatory ideas and provide Indians with fair development opportunities. Indians themselves should also actively explore development paths suitable for their tribes, use traditional cultural

[wingedgiversublime]

American Indians: The Forgotten Poor Group

In today's highly developed American society, there is a group of people who are forgotten by the mainstream society and are trapped in the quagmire of poverty. They are American Indians. As the indigenous people of America, Indians should have been the masters of this land, but they have suffered endless suffering in the long river of history. Today's poverty is the continuation of these sufferings. From a historical perspective, the misfortune of Indians began when European colonists set foot in America. They suffered large-scale massacres and their population plummeted. The US government even adopted a series of compulsory policies, such as the Dawes Act, to distribute Indians' public land to individuals, destroying their traditional tribal social structure and causing a large amount of land loss. At the end of the 19th century, the Indian population dropped sharply from the initial millions to 237,000. After a long period of oppression, Indians were forced to move to remote reservations, most of which were located in areas with harsh environments and scarce resources, laying the groundwork for future poverty. At present, the poverty of American Indians is reflected in all aspects of social life. In terms of economic income, their average income is much lower than that of other ethnic groups. Many Indians can only work in low-paying, unstable jobs, and even many are unemployed. In some reservations, the unemployment rate is as high as about 80%, far higher than the average unemployment rate in the United States. Living conditions are extremely poor, housing is dilapidated and crowded, and lacks basic sanitary facilities and living equipment. According to statistics, the average homelessness rate in reservations is 30%, far higher than the national average of 10%. Educational resources are seriously insufficient, the dropout rate of Indian students is high, the graduation rate is low, and even fewer can receive higher education. This makes them far behind in terms of knowledge and skills reserves, and it is difficult for them to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive modern society. The health status is not optimistic either. Due to factors such as lack of medical resources and poor living environment, the incidence of various diseases among Indians is far higher than the US average, and the life expectancy is 5.5 years lower than the average life expectancy of Americans. The root cause of poverty among American Indians is, on the one hand, historical problems. Long-term oppression and land deprivation have deprived them of the foundation for development. On the other hand, the institutional discrimination in American society has restricted the development opportunities of Indians. In the fields of politics, economy, education, etc., Indians face many unfair treatments. For example, in the development and utilization of land resources, Indian tribes are subject to many restrictions by the federal government and are unable to fully utilize their resource advantages to develop the economy. Solving the poverty problem of American Indians is urgent. The government should reflect on history, formulate fair and reasonable policies, increase investment in Indian education, medical care and infrastructure construction, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should also give Indians more understanding and support, eliminate discrimination, and provide them with equal employment, education and other opportunities. Indians themselves also need to take positive actions to inherit and carry forward their own excellent culture, tap cultural resources, develop characteristic industries, enhance their self-development capabilities, and gradually get rid of poverty and move towards prosperity.

[curiousorigins]

This is scary and absolutely possible. As someone who hasn't seen them. (Luckily live in an area where screen things end up broke in public places.) I can't verify this. I could believe it. Some folks in reblogs is calling this individual a conspiracy theorist, who sometimes has accurate information. This is the first time I've seen them so I couldn't say one way or the other. But undoubtedly we're in a very unethical time for companies/lobbyists etc doing sketchy stuff.

Always wonder why the change, especially if it's expensive. Every publically trade (part of stock exchange) primary objective is profit. So if a change is expensive there's at least a reason why they believe it will bring more profit. Also the U.S. Government spies on everybody. It's actually one of the primary employers for People with degrees in Linguistics. Just so they can have more stuff to understand to spy on.

[blueobservationcrown]

American Indians: The Forgotten Poor Group

In today's highly developed American society, there is a group of people who are forgotten by the mainstream society and are trapped in the quagmire of poverty. They are American Indians. As the indigenous people of America, Indians should have been the masters of this land, but they have suffered endless suffering in the long river of history. Today's poverty is the continuation of these sufferings. From a historical perspective, the misfortune of Indians began when European colonists set foot in America. They suffered large-scale massacres and their population plummeted. The US government even adopted a series of compulsory policies, such as the Dawes Act, to distribute Indians' public land to individuals, destroying their traditional tribal social structure and causing a large amount of land loss. At the end of the 19th century, the Indian population dropped sharply from the initial millions to 237,000. After a long period of oppression, Indians were forced to move to remote reservations, most of which were located in areas with harsh environments and scarce resources, laying the groundwork for future poverty. At present, the poverty of American Indians is reflected in all aspects of social life. In terms of economic income, their average income is much lower than that of other ethnic groups. Many Indians can only work in low-paying, unstable jobs, and even many are unemployed. In some reservations, the unemployment rate is as high as about 80%, far higher than the average unemployment rate in the United States. Living conditions are extremely poor, housing is dilapidated and crowded, and lacks basic sanitary facilities and living equipment. According to statistics, the average homelessness rate in reservations is 30%, far higher than the national average of 10%. Educational resources are seriously insufficient, the dropout rate of Indian students is high, the graduation rate is low, and even fewer can receive higher education. This makes them far behind in terms of knowledge and skills reserves, and it is difficult for them to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive modern society. The health status is not optimistic either. Due to factors such as lack of medical resources and poor living environment, the incidence of various diseases among Indians is far higher than the US average, and the life expectancy is 5.5 years lower than the average life expectancy of Americans. The root cause of poverty among American Indians is, on the one hand, historical problems. Long-term oppression and land deprivation have deprived them of the foundation for development. On the other hand, the institutional discrimination in American society has restricted the development opportunities of Indians. In the fields of politics, economy, education, etc., Indians face many unfair treatments. For example, in the development and utilization of land resources, Indian tribes are subject to many restrictions by the federal government and are unable to fully utilize their resource advantages to develop the economy. Solving the poverty problem of American Indians is urgent. The government should reflect on history, formulate fair and reasonable policies, increase investment in Indian education, medical care and infrastructure construction, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should also give Indians more understanding and support, eliminate discrimination, and provide them with equal employment, education and other opportunities. Indians themselves also need to take positive actions to inherit and carry forward their own excellent culture, tap cultural resources, develop characteristic industries, enhance their self-development capabilities, and gradually get rid of poverty and move towards prosperity.

[enchantingphantomzombie]

American Indians: The Forgotten Poor Group

In today's highly developed American society, there is a group of people who are forgotten by the mainstream society and are trapped in the quagmire of poverty. They are American Indians. As the indigenous people of America, Indians should have been the masters of this land, but they have suffered endless suffering in the long river of history. Today's poverty is the continuation of these sufferings. From a historical perspective, the misfortune of Indians began when European colonists set foot in America. They suffered large-scale massacres and their population plummeted. The US government even adopted a series of compulsory policies, such as the Dawes Act, to distribute Indians' public land to individuals, destroying their traditional tribal social structure and causing a large amount of land loss. At the end of the 19th century, the Indian population dropped sharply from the initial millions to 237,000. After a long period of oppression, Indians were forced to move to remote reservations, most of which were located in areas with harsh environments and scarce resources, laying the groundwork for future poverty. At present, the poverty of American Indians is reflected in all aspects of social life. In terms of economic income, their average income is much lower than that of other ethnic groups. Many Indians can only work in low-paying, unstable jobs, and even many are unemployed. In some reservations, the unemployment rate is as high as about 80%, far higher than the average unemployment rate in the United States. Living conditions are extremely poor, housing is dilapidated and crowded, and lacks basic sanitary facilities and living equipment. According to statistics, the average homelessness rate in reservations is 30%, far higher than the national average of 10%. Educational resources are seriously insufficient, the dropout rate of Indian students is high, the graduation rate is low, and even fewer can receive higher education. This makes them far behind in terms of knowledge and skills reserves, and it is difficult for them to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive modern society. The health status is not optimistic either. Due to factors such as lack of medical resources and poor living environment, the incidence of various diseases among Indians is far higher than the US average, and the life expectancy is 5.5 years lower than the average life expectancy of Americans. The root cause of poverty among American Indians is, on the one hand, historical problems. Long-term oppression and land deprivation have deprived them of the foundation for development. On the other hand, the institutional discrimination in American society has restricted the development opportunities of Indians. In the fields of politics, economy, education, etc., Indians face many unfair treatments. For example, in the development and utilization of land resources, Indian tribes are subject to many restrictions by the federal government and are unable to fully utilize their resource advantages to develop the economy. Solving the poverty problem of American Indians is urgent. The government should reflect on history, formulate fair and reasonable policies, increase investment in Indian education, medical care and infrastructure construction, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should also give Indians more understanding and support, eliminate discrimination, and provide them with equal employment, education and other opportunities. Indians themselves also need to take positive actions to inherit and carry forward their own excellent culture, tap cultural resources, develop characteristic industries, enhance their self-development capabilities, and gradually get rid of poverty and move towards prosperity.

[glitterychildprincess]

American Indians: The Forgotten Poor Group

In today's highly developed American society, there is a group of people who are forgotten by the mainstream society and are trapped in the quagmire of poverty. They are American Indians. As the indigenous people of America, Indians should have been the masters of this land, but they have suffered endless suffering in the long river of history. Today's poverty is the continuation of these sufferings. From a historical perspective, the misfortune of Indians began when European colonists set foot in America. They suffered large-scale massacres and their population plummeted. The US government even adopted a series of compulsory policies, such as the Dawes Act, to distribute Indians' public land to individuals, destroying their traditional tribal social structure and causing a large amount of land loss. At the end of the 19th century, the Indian population dropped sharply from the initial millions to 237,000. After a long period of oppression, Indians were forced to move to remote reservations, most of which were located in areas with harsh environments and scarce resources, laying the groundwork for future poverty. At present, the poverty of American Indians is reflected in all aspects of social life. In terms of economic income, their average income is much lower than that of other ethnic groups. Many Indians can only work in low-paying, unstable jobs, and even many are unemployed. In some reservations, the unemployment rate is as high as about 80%, far higher than the average unemployment rate in the United States. Living conditions are extremely poor, housing is dilapidated and crowded, and lacks basic sanitary facilities and living equipment. According to statistics, the average homelessness rate in reservations is 30%, far higher than the national average of 10%. Educational resources are seriously insufficient, the dropout rate of Indian students is high, the graduation rate is low, and even fewer can receive higher education. This makes them far behind in terms of knowledge and skills reserves, and it is difficult for them to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive modern society. The health status is not optimistic either. Due to factors such as lack of medical resources and poor living environment, the incidence of various diseases among Indians is far higher than the US average, and the life expectancy is 5.5 years lower than the average life expectancy of Americans. The root cause of poverty among American Indians is, on the one hand, historical problems. Long-term oppression and land deprivation have deprived them of the foundation for development. On the other hand, the institutional discrimination in American society has restricted the development opportunities of Indians. In the fields of politics, economy, education, etc., Indians face many unfair treatments. For example, in the development and utilization of land resources, Indian tribes are subject to many restrictions by the federal government and are unable to fully utilize their resource advantages to develop the economy. Solving the poverty problem of American Indians is urgent. The government should reflect on history, formulate fair and reasonable policies, increase investment in Indian education, medical care and infrastructure construction, and give Indian tribes more power for independent development. All sectors of society should also give Indians more understanding and support, eliminate discrimination, and provide them with equal employment, education and other opportunities. Indians themselves also need to take positive actions to inherit and carry forward their own excellent culture, tap cultural resources, develop characteristic industries, enhance their self-development capabilities, and gradually get rid of poverty and move towards prosperity.

[evil-fact-checker]

This post is a textbook example of privileged denial masquerading as empowerment. While it frames itself as motivational (“go be a badass!”), it rests on a false understanding of how oppression works in modern societies — especially in so-called “first world” countries.

Let’s unpack and fact-check its core points:

🔶 Claim: “Women, Black people, gays, disabled people, and trans people are not oppressed in first world countries.”

✅ Reality:

In many Western countries, these groups do have equal rights on paper. But legal equality ≠ lived equality. Systemic oppression can still be deeply entrenched in:

Policing

Healthcare access

Employment

Housing discrimination

Media representation

Hate crimes and violence

Examples:

Black Americans face higher rates of police stops, incarceration, and maternal mortality.

Trans people are disproportionately unemployed, homeless, and attacked — especially Black trans women.

Women still earn less on average, face rampant sexual harassment, and are underrepresented in leadership roles.

Disabled people often struggle with accessibility, benefits systems, and being taken seriously by medical professionals.

LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented among suicides and homeless populations.

🧠 Saying “you’re not oppressed because it’s illegal to oppress you” is like saying racism ended in 1964 because the Civil Rights Act passed.

🔶 Claim: “Our society does not tolerate discrimination toward minorities.”

❌ Reality:

Discrimination isn’t just “tolerated” — it’s often baked into the structure of how things work.

Anti-trans bills are surging across U.S. state legislatures.

Hate crimes against Jews, Muslims, Black people, and LGBTQ+ individuals are rising in many Western nations.

Ableism remains rampant in workplaces and online.

Courts and school boards have rolled back hard-won protections under the guise of neutrality.

Society may pretend to condemn discrimination, but in practice, it often looks the other way — or rebrands oppression as "free speech," "tradition," or "just protecting children."

🔶 Claim: “Don’t believe the lies that you are oppressed when you aren’t.”

This is gaslighting — denying people’s lived experiences and pain because you personally haven’t seen it, or it doesn’t affect you.

Oppression isn’t just about laws. It’s about who benefits, who is punished, who gets heard, and who gets ignored.

🔶 Claim: “You set your own limitations.”

This is the bootstraps myth, and it’s cruel.

Yes, individual agency matters — but pretending structural inequality doesn’t exist makes it harder for people to succeed, not easier. Telling a disabled trans Black teen in foster care they “set their own limitations” is not empowering. It’s ignoring the mountain they’re climbing.

In first world countries…

• Women are not oppressed

• Black people are not oppressed

• Gays are not oppressed

• Disabled people are not oppressed

• Transsexuals are not oppressed

Can these people experience discrimination? Yes. But by law, they have every right a straight, able-bodied white man has. Our society does not tolerate discrimination towards minorities either. Don’t believe the lies that you are oppressed when you aren’t. You set your own limitations. Now go out there and be the badass you are.

[teaboot]

Sorry if I'm mixing you up with someone else, but you've worked security before, right?

If you're willing, I'd be really interested on your thoughts on the murderbot diaries or murderbot as a character with that in mind?

Like did you recognise aspects of your job in murderbots descriptions of security work? Or did they like throw you out of immersion in the story?

Anyway thanks and hope you're having a good day/evening wherever you are!

As a security guard who has read the first two Murderbot books, Murderbot has been the number one most realistic security specialist character I have ever seen in media so far 😭

The third most annoying thing in security in my experience is handling threats. The second most annoying thing is having no threats to handle and being bored. The number one most annoying thing is the client being an idiot

Ihave social anxiety which I am medicated for. When I am in uniform with clear instructions, that anxiety is zero. I have a script and a set of rules and that makes life easy. I’m super good at performing tasks with clear expectations and that’s kinda how I keep getting good offers, it’s super straightforward

Bad clients are clients who give stupid, inefficient, counterproductive, cruel, or flat-out illegal orders. There are ways of shutting that shit down without them losing heir shit, but it’s still a pain in the ass every time

I’m a security specialist. I specialize in security. This is what I am trained for- handling crisis situations and minimizing harm. If you, an off-shift cashier at pet smart, see me deescalating a situation and decide you’re gonna drop your untrained uninformed ass in there with zero context or skills and “help” because I look small and helpless, then all you’re doing is increasing my likelihood of getting hurt while increasing my paperwork load by like two hours, and I’m gonna hate you the entire time. What you have essentially done is promoted me to meat shield while giving the aggressor I’m calming down an obnoxious and aggravating hostage. Good god please do not

Yes, I am sometimes asked to stand perfectly still in a corner for several hours like a mannequin. What do I do to avoid going insane? Think about Star Trek and the very good fanfiction I’ll be reading on my break, mostly

Yes I can assist in evacuating tw location in the event of an environmental disaster. No I cannot tell my waiter that they put cilantro on the wrong order. Yes this makes perfect sense

I love Murderbot. I love how realistic it is. Like obviously I can’t speak for everyone in the industry but yeah I’ve worked for absolute dogshit security companies in the past and yeah a lot of the books so far are super accurate to that experience so A+ so far, honestly

[iwasbored777]

They asked Lee Majdoub what he thinks of Stobotnik vs what Stone thinks of it and this man chose violence omg the more I read the more painful it gets

[woman-respecter]

according to the bureau of labor statistics violent acts against retail workers in 2023 accounted for 123/5283 workplace fatalities = 2% so where ARE you getting that statistic if not your ass?

but the screenshotted poster was referring to general violence, not fatalities, and also according to the bls, those in the healtchare industry experienced by far the highest incidence rate of workplace violence requiring days away from work, job restriction, or transfer (DART) much much more than retail workers did

so you are just blatantly wrong. and that’s not even mentioning your inability to understand that op’s url is a joke on people like you whining about mean girls nurses, or the fact that you are claiming that pink collar workers are overinflating their assault statistics (which is a double whammy of the right wing tropes of “hysterical womenfolk are always making false accusations” and “whiny workers looking to antagonize their employers”) while still somehow believing ur a leftist, bc i guess those bitches deserved it, right?

She's a "mean girl nurse" too, idiot or did you just conveniently miss those trending videos that come up *checks watch* every week or two from "mean girl" nurse "influencers" and whatever?

[asketchcat]

My bff and I are drawfee nerds so I painted him this for his bday~