The Attack Upon “Whiteness: by the Woke Left, is a Racist Attack Upon White People, By Richard Miller (Londonistan)
The thesis that the attack upon "Whiteness" by the woke Left constitutes a racist attack upon White people, finds strong support in the London Museum's recent diversity initiative, as outlined in the Telegraph article: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/28/challenge-whiteness-london-museum-staff-diversity-drive/
This taxpayer-funded institution's push to "challenge embedded whiteness" in the workplace exemplifies a broader ideological trend that vilifies White identity and its associated cultural norms, framing them as inherently oppressive. Here's the argument:
First, the museum's definition of "Whiteness"—encompassing "ideas, ways of working, and normative values that can support, directly or indirectly, the continuation of racial inequalities," casts an excessively broad net. It implies that everyday practices, such as hierarchical structures or professional standards, are not just products of organisational necessity but racial sins tied to White identity. By labelling these as "Whiteness" and demanding their dismantling, the initiative singles out traits historically associated with White-majority societies for condemnation. This isn't a neutral critique of systems; it's a racialised assault that equates White cultural contributions with inequity, effectively demonising White people as a group.
Second, the pamphlet's call to "challenge embedded whiteness" through self-interrogation—questions like "How are we continuing to challenge embedded whiteness?"—creates a moral imperative to view Whiteness as a problem to be eradicated. This isn't about fostering inclusion; it's about targeting a racial category for perpetual scrutiny and blame. The subtext is clear: White staff, by virtue of their race, embody a toxic legacy that must be uprooted. This mirrors classic racism, judging individuals by their racial group rather than their actions, but turns the target to White people, cloaking it in the language of equity.
Third, the initiative's reliance on critical race theory, which frames "Whiteness" as a normative evil excluding other cultures, exposes its discriminatory core. When the museum ties concepts like "punctuality" or "hard work" to Whiteness (as some U.S. institutions have done), it doesn't just critique these values—it racialises them, suggesting they're tools of White domination rather than universal standards. This dismisses the possibility that such norms could benefit diverse societies and instead brands them as White, thus attacking White people's cultural identity as inherently exclusionary. It's a double standard: if attributing laziness or dishonesty to a racial group is racist, why isn't labelling diligence or structure as "White" equally so?
Finally, the taxpayer-funded nature of this drive amplifies the issue. Public resources are being used to push a narrative that portrays one racial group's heritage as a societal ill, forcing White employees to either conform to self-flagellation or risk being seen as complicit in racism. This isn't inclusion, it's coercion dressed as progress, targeting White individuals under the guise of systemic reform.
In sum, the London Museum's campaign illustrates how the woke Left's attack on "whiteness" translates into a racist attack on White people. It racialises neutral practices, holds White identity accountable for institutional flaws, and demands cultural penance—all while claiming moral superiority. This isn't equity; it's prejudice with a new face. Racism, in short!
"The London Museum has urged staff to address the problem of "whiteness" as part of a diversity drive – all funded by the taxpayer. The Telegraph has the story.
Employees have been requested to tackle concepts such as "hierarchical working" under a long-term push for greater inclusion.
The publicly-funded museum dedicated to the history of London has created a pamphlet to help staff to "challenge embedded whiteness" in the workplace.
It has told staff that "whiteness" is defined by "ideas, ways of working and normative values that can support, directly or indirectly, the continuation of racial inequalities and a lack or racial diversity in institutions".
To tackle these ideas the museum has produced a "tool for culture change", part of its equity, diversity and inclusion strategy that aims to make the attraction become "genuinely anti-racist".
This tool, a pamphlet for staff, states that the museum's "culture and ways of working" support "institutional forms of racism" and needs to change.
It consists of a series of questions which staff should ask themselves in order to "work differently" and in a way that will "challenge inequity".
The prompts to challenge "whiteness" include asking whether they can "promote less hierarchical working", and whether they "encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work".
Others include "how am I contributing to advancing race equity in my daily work?" and "how will I know I am nurturing a safe space for everyone?"
A key question includes: "Am I making space and time for important conversations about race equity? How are we continuing to challenge embedded whiteness?"
The term "whiteness" is used by critical race theorists to refer to the values of white society.
It is argued that the actions of white people are taken for granted as the norm, and that this excludes or belittles the cultures of other races.
Concepts such as "punctuality" and "hard work" have been suggested by some US institutions to be white values which exclude others."
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/03/28/challenge-whiteness-london-museum-staff-diversity-drive/
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