Prioritizing "unity" and denouncing "divisiveness" puts the needs and wants of the most privileged front and center. There's a reason why white people often fall into this pattern.

calls for "unity" are used to shut up the most vulnerable when they point out how they are being left behind.

denouncing divisiveness is caring more about peace than justice.

we will never all be on the same side. i don't fight for unity. i fight for justice.

i say this as a Black woman who's been an antirape activist for 13 years. Victims and advocates are constantly told to shut up under the guise of "unity"

the problem is that the word is defined on their terms and their terms only.

they just want to stop feeling uncomfortable.

If people really wanted unity, they'd be putting the most oppressed front and center. They wouldn't silence protesters. They'd stop and pause when people on their side say something is off.

But, no. I only see it used to fight for the status quo, not challenge it.

I honestly don't think it does, but I did write more.