How does power dynamic change though? Those in an underrepresented group begin to stand up for themselves and claim their power. If one is not given any power, they will gladly stand up to any unfair justice system they are presented with. Just think of all the kings and queens that have been cut off from their duties, because they failed to treat those below them as equals. Now, I am in no way saying that anyone is below anyone. However, white people are given more power and as more people start to notice how little power, they are given, they begin to rally together and fight for the power that they deserve.
It may be an extremely slow process, but if whites continue to abuse their power then one day those of color well take over and refuse to give those who have abused them before any power. After all, why give your abuser any power if you know that they are just going to abuse it? The best way to stop this cycle is for everyone to just treat each other as equals.
I thought your post was very interesting - thank you for sharing your thoughts!
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