Colorblindness ignores systemic issues from "summary" of So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Colorblindness is a popular term thrown around by those who believe that acknowledging race is the same as perpetuating racism. They argue that by pretending not to see race, we can eradicate racism altogether. However, this approach fails to address the systemic issues that have been deeply ingrained in our society for centuries. By choosing to be colorblind, we are essentially turning a blind eye to the very systems that continue to oppress people of color. It dismisses the fact that racism is not just about individual acts of discrimination, but rather a complex system of power and privilege that benefits certain groups while marginalizing others. Colorblindness allows us to ignore the harsh realities faced by people of color on a daily basis - from racial profiling to lack of access to qu...
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