Having marginal identities often means you perceive the world more clearly. And I think it unsettles folks with privilege that you can recognize something in them that they can't. That's why work culture for so many involves lying about what you see and being right in private.

There are practical benefits for having socially conscious marginalized folks lead political mvmts, orgs, etc. It's not a rhetorical device. Entire sectors would improve overnight by following the leadership of ppl who don't believe the myths of ableism, racism, transphobia, etc.

Privilege just means you can thrive without the level of introspection that other ppl need for survival. We need frameworks to talk about ppl outside of this privilege/deficit binary. Not being able to recognize the truth of your surroundings and history isn't just a "privilege."

This isn't an endorsement of representational politics. Folks with marginalized identities can be some of the most vocal defenders of the status quo. But a marginalized person whose primary allegiance is to the liberation of the marginalized is worthy of being heard & respected.