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Straight, White Men, If You’re Done screwing Up the World, Let Someone Else Have a Turn

From climate change to economic inequality to racial and gender injustices, the issues we face today are not merely the result of natural evolution; they are the products of decisions made by those who have historically held power.

Libby Winkler
4 min readAug 17, 2024
Photo by Gayatri Malhotra on Unsplash

Straight, White Men, If You’re Done screwing Up the World, Let Someone Else Have a Turn

In a world mainly shaped by the decisions and leadership of straight, white men, it’s hard to ignore the state of affairs we find ourselves in.

From climate change to economic inequality to racial and gender injustices, the issues we face today are not merely the result of natural evolution; they are the products of decisions made by those who have historically held power.

It’s time to ask: if you’re done fucking up the world, can someone else have a turn?

The Legacy of Dominance

For centuries, straight, white men have been at the helm of political, economic, and social institutions.

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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