http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403 Because we care about stuff Fri, 16 May 2008 20:13:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-122700 I Also Read the Internets - 10/6/07 Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:08:43 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-122700 [...] to explain to him how that being white and male is a ticket to almost anywhere on earth except a minority space. It’s not going well - I think a sock puppet re-enactment may be [...] […] to explain to him how that being white and male is a ticket to almost anywhere on earth except a minority space. It’s not going well - I think a sock puppet re-enactment may be […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-107590 Race, class, disability, sex; sex, disability, race, class; class, sex, disability, race; getting off the roundabout and meeting in the middle, dizzy as all get-out, but trying to find which way is up at Hoyden About Town Sat, 25 Aug 2007 18:44:12 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-107590 [...] * Start with White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack * Nanette’s The Benefit of the Doubt: White readers, if you were the white blogger in this story, how would you react? How do you make your blog available and friendly and open to such critique? * Magniloquence has started a Race Relations 101 Q&A here, which is worth reading all the way to the end: Because I promised… * Race-Relations 101 - What can I do? * How not to be an asshole: a guide for white people/feminists * How to Suppress Discussions of Racism: What not to do! * and A Deeper Look at Minority Spaces [...] […] * Start with White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack * Nanette’s The Benefit of the Doubt: White readers, if you were the white blogger in this story, how would you react? How do you make your blog available and friendly and open to such critique? * Magniloquence has started a Race Relations 101 Q&A here, which is worth reading all the way to the end: Because I promised… * Race-Relations 101 - What can I do? * How not to be an asshole: a guide for white people/feminists * How to Suppress Discussions of Racism: What not to do! * and A Deeper Look at Minority Spaces […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-107286 Race Relations 101 - What if I screw up? « Feline Formal Shorts Fri, 24 Aug 2007 20:55:16 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-107286 [...] to participate meaningfully, sitting back and observing is perfectly fine (even encouraged! see Tekanji’s Guide to Minority Spaces for some advice on how to act if you’re not sure). Get the feel of the space, learn the [...] […] to participate meaningfully, sitting back and observing is perfectly fine (even encouraged! see Tekanji’s Guide to Minority Spaces for some advice on how to act if you’re not sure). Get the feel of the space, learn the […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-105249 Feministe » Race-Relations 101 - What can I do? Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:01:25 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-105249 [...] you’re looking specifically for advice on how to act in minority spaces, try Tekanji’s “A Deeper Look at ‘Minority Spaces’”. Her rules and analyses are excellent [...] […] you’re looking specifically for advice on how to act in minority spaces, try Tekanji’s “A Deeper Look at ‘Minority Spaces’”. Her rules and analyses are excellent […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-69234 "Here we go again." « Feline Formal Shorts Mon, 21 May 2007 23:00:59 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-69234 [...] • When in doubt, treat it like a Safe Space. [...] […] • When in doubt, treat it like a Safe Space. […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-68627 Official Shrub.com Blog » Blog Archive » Forcing all spaces to be privilege-oriented spaces Sat, 19 May 2007 06:12:18 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-68627 [...] Please Note: Since this post is going to be long enough as it is, I would rather not explain the difference between privilege-only spaces and non-privileged spaces. For those of you who wonder what the difference is between the two, please read my post on A Deeper Look at “Minority Spaces” before continuing with this one. [...] […] Please Note: Since this post is going to be long enough as it is, I would rather not explain the difference between privilege-only spaces and non-privileged spaces. For those of you who wonder what the difference is between the two, please read my post on A Deeper Look at “Minority Spaces” before continuing with this one. […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-56700 Say what? Colorblind, part II. « Feline Formal Shorts Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:18:08 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-56700 [...] If you are going to post in any of these places, I ask that you respect their rules, and treat them as safe spaces. Tekanji’s look at “minority spaces” may be useful here. [...] […] If you are going to post in any of these places, I ask that you respect their rules, and treat them as safe spaces. Tekanji’s look at “minority spaces” may be useful here. […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-39825 Official Shrub.com Blog » Blog Archive » “Check my what?” On privilege and what we can do about it Sun, 04 Mar 2007 23:08:13 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-39825 [...] How to Approach Minority Spaces [Why Have Safe-spaces?] [It’s Not About You] [Accept Ranting Directed Your Way] [Opinions Are Not Equal] [Trust Needs to be Earned] [Benefit of the Doubt] Minority spaces exist, whether they be safe-spaces, places where we can go to not have to focus on priviliged groups for once, or even exclusionary ones. No matter what the purpose is behind these spaces, however, they are never truly free of people from the privileged group. Some are invited, some are not. It should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: never go into a minority space uninvited. [...] […] How to Approach Minority Spaces [Why Have Safe-spaces?] [It’s Not About You] [Accept Ranting Directed Your Way] [Opinions Are Not Equal] [Trust Needs to be Earned] [Benefit of the Doubt] Minority spaces exist, whether they be safe-spaces, places where we can go to not have to focus on priviliged groups for once, or even exclusionary ones. No matter what the purpose is behind these spaces, however, they are never truly free of people from the privileged group. Some are invited, some are not. It should go without saying, but I’m going to say it anyway: never go into a minority space uninvited. […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-5447 Taking Place » Blog Archive » Erase Racism Carnival #6 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 05:57:13 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-5447 [...] Moore’s fifth hint is not to condemn minorities for self-segregation, which is also the topic of Andrea’s post at The Official Shrub.com Blog. Andrea responds to an email by taking a deeper look at “minority spaces.” So, first, the simple answer: a “minority space” is a space created by minority groups, for minority groups. It may allow privileged groups to listen to or participate in discussion, and it may not. It differs from a “privileged space” in that its exclusionary nature is not designed to uphold established power structures (as with gentlemen’s clubs and the like), but rather to provide a safe environment for minority groups to discuss issues that are not able to get airtime in “default” spaces due to those spaces being primarily focused on so-called “real” issues which too often amount to issues that the privileged group cares about. [...] […] Moore’s fifth hint is not to condemn minorities for self-segregation, which is also the topic of Andrea’s post at The Official Shrub.com Blog. Andrea responds to an email by taking a deeper look at “minority spaces.” So, first, the simple answer: a “minority space” is a space created by minority groups, for minority groups. It may allow privileged groups to listen to or participate in discussion, and it may not. It differs from a “privileged space” in that its exclusionary nature is not designed to uphold established power structures (as with gentlemen’s clubs and the like), but rather to provide a safe environment for minority groups to discuss issues that are not able to get airtime in “default” spaces due to those spaces being primarily focused on so-called “real” issues which too often amount to issues that the privileged group cares about. […]

]]> http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-2985 Link Farm & Open Thread #38 « Creative Destruction Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:39:38 +0000 http://blog.shrub.com/archives/tekanji/2006-10-02_403#comment-2985 [...] Official Shrub.com: A Deeper Look At “Minority Spaces” What is a minority space? Is it the same as a “safe space”? Are feminist blogs minority spaces? These and other questions… [...] […] Official Shrub.com: A Deeper Look At “Minority Spaces” What is a minority space? Is it the same as a “safe space”? Are feminist blogs minority spaces? These and other questions… […]

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