The Narrative of the Privileged Majority

The narrative of the privileged majority is a pervasive, oppressive narrative that manifests in many harmful ways.

The narrative of the privileged majority defends all-White-male executive suites.

The narrative of the privileged majority does not see police brutality as a systemic issue.

The narrative of the privileged majority believes it's okay to talk to kids about mom and dad, but not about dad and dad or mom and mom.

The narrative of the privileged majority passes anti-transgender legislature.

The narrative of the privileged majority sees Ukrainian refugees as more important than Afghan refugees.

The narrative of the privileged majority empathizes with the needs, circumstances, and lived realities of the privileged majority.

The narrative of the privileged majority writes laws, upholds policies, and passes regulation that support and perpetuate the narrative of the privileged majority.

The narrative of the privileged majority amplifies the narrative of the privileged majority.

The narrative of the privileged majority feels threatened by—and does not make room for—other narratives.

The narrative of the privileged majority doesn't have to do any of this.

The privileged majority can write a new narrative, can work with others to write a more inclusive, equitable, representative narrative.

If we want to, that is.