I saw a picture of Green Party councillors the other day, I think from Oxford. It looked like a line-up from an LGBTQAI+++++++ meeting, a post-pride event, or indeed an LGBTQAI++++++ poetry slam.
A scene, and people, I am very used to spending time with.
It looked very similar to the University I attend’s student representative flyer, just received a few weeks ago. Several ‘representatives’ for ‘all students.’
Think. About. It.
If I, as a guy of an ‘alternative sexuality,’ take it upon myself to represent all people of alternative sexualities—I am not sure I would do a great job.
If I, from a marginalised background, represent all folks from marginalised backgrounds—I would inadvertently miss someone out.
When I see a bunch of white guys in public office representing everyone—some folks get missed out.
When the entire gay community takes over areas, pubs, clubs, and communities—that area, pub, club, community becomes unwelcome to straight people.
See how this little piece evolved?
I find subcultures useful to support those in the margins, to feel a part of something.
When we take that ghetto and try to take over the: public office, pub, club, community:
Without the integration bit.
We might have a problem.
Just thinking out loud.
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