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Do the people losing their shit over #countryfile/calling to #DefundTheBBC realise that there is a phenomenon where even if you haven't seen or experienced something yourself it might (gasp) still exist?
If a tree falls in the woods but you don't hear it, there is still a sound.
If a tree falls in the woods but you don't hear it, there is still a sound.
Many of the replies to this post confirm exactly why nature currently isn't a welcoming or inclusive space for ethnic minorities. I'm not going to respond to comments individually because it's ineffective & frankly exhausting. If you're willing to learn, here are some resources:
If you're white, then it's normal to feel threatened or uncomfortable when the topic of inclusion comes up. But that's not an excuse to not engage with it, or try to invalidate the experiences of ethnic minorities because you don't want to confront your own biases. Believe them.
Also, for those trying to invalidate this post based on sound's technical definition - that isn't the point and you know it.
If you're really using a physics lesson to detract from racial injustice then you can get in the bin. Anyone asking if trees are racist can join them.
If you're really using a physics lesson to detract from racial injustice then you can get in the bin. Anyone asking if trees are racist can join them.
