As a white man, i'm saddened and shocked (but I shouldn't be shocked) to read that these things are happening.
The article is a difficult reminder to be self-aware of privilege and resulting behaviors.
I'm embarrassed to admit that sometimes its hard to know what to do to make things right after poor ( hopefully not awful ) behavior. A recognition, apology and attempt to understand the impact is a starting point.
I've been lucky to have a wife and mother who have never been afraid to call out anything that approaches racist/sexist/homophobic behavior.
Similarly, that's why article is important - its needs to be called out when it happens -- and folks like me need to respond and do better in the future.
The article is a difficult reminder to be self-aware of privilege and resulting behaviors.
I'm embarrassed to admit that sometimes its hard to know what to do to make things right after poor ( hopefully not awful ) behavior. A recognition, apology and attempt to understand the impact is a starting point.
I've been lucky to have a wife and mother who have never been afraid to call out anything that approaches racist/sexist/homophobic behavior.
Similarly, that's why article is important - its needs to be called out when it happens -- and folks like me need to respond and do better in the future.