I'm tired of reading perspectives implying that #Myanmar people don't know what they are risking.
It doesn't matter how politically/economically savvy the take:
It's rubbish if it isn't centered on a high regard for the agency, self-determination, and wisdom of Myanmar ppl, especially ethnic minorities.
They know they are fighting a lion--they know this better than we do.
It's rubbish if it isn't centered on a high regard for the agency, self-determination, and wisdom of Myanmar ppl, especially ethnic minorities.
They know they are fighting a lion--they know this better than we do.
**I write this as someone who is constantly trying to weed out this paternalistic orientation in myself. I've listened to the wrong voices at times; I've definitely retweeted the wrong things at times. I regret that, and I'm thankful for all the voices teaching me to do better.
also, if you need to re-calibrate who you're listening to, I recommend reading pieces like this!
opendemocracy.net/en/5050/were-u…
opendemocracy.net/en/5050/were-u…
Also, follow more Myanmar women from various backgrounds; listen to them.
@YasminJUllah, @ThawWinnie, @NangPoe, @thinzashunleiyi, @EiMonThinnKyu, @ThetHtarThet1, @Aye_Thiri_kyaw
here are a few that come to mind of the top of my head. (Feel free to share more recs below!)
@YasminJUllah, @ThawWinnie, @NangPoe, @thinzashunleiyi, @EiMonThinnKyu, @ThetHtarThet1, @Aye_Thiri_kyaw
here are a few that come to mind of the top of my head. (Feel free to share more recs below!)
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