The Concept of a "Colorblind Society": Coming from White Privilege
I was curious to find out what this beautifully diverse group of amazing people think about the concept of a "colorblind" society. I've heard several people say they don't want society to see color/ethnicity, but view all people as simply people.
While there is part of me that agrees with that concept, I also do not want a "colorblind" society, because I feel like a "colorblind" society also means that people's differences are ignored; people's heritage, culture, traditions, and, for many, identity.
I, personally, think that these pieces are part of who people are, part of what makes them, them. I would prefer society recognize, respect, and celebrate people's differences rather than ignore them and pretend that they don't exist.
Don't get me wrong, I don't mean that I want people to use differences to discriminate. I think that one's achieved status is far more important than their ascribed status.
BUT... I also acknowledge that I say this coming from a place where my identity, cultural heritage and race haven't been used to oppress or marginalize me (White privilege). I've never had an opportunity to ask such a wide variety of diverse groups how THEY feel about the concept of a colorblind society. In that context, is the idea of a colorblind society appealing to people of diversity? Or would people prefer differences to be acknowledged, respected, and celebrated?
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