Disconnection from the Marginalized

Individuals who claim to advocate for marginalized groups often end up alienating them instead. This paradox is evident in academia and professional environments, where those in privileged positions perceive themselves as victims of systemic injustice while neglecting the actual struggles of low-income workers, particularly those performing menial tasks. For instance, during discussions post-2016 election at elite institutions, the focus was on the emotional states of affluent students rather than the needs of marginalized workers around them. This disconnect underscores a broader issue: the narratives constructed by elites often fail to reflect or address the realities faced by the very people they claim to represent.