Why are Wasians hated on so much recently online?
I am Wasian, and identity has always been a struggle to me. There are so many struggles Wasians experience, including with racism and identity. So suddenly, I see a surge of anti-Wasian content on social media, saying that the term centers around 'Whiteness' and acting like Wasians cause White supremacy. Which is really stupid and just mean to say because we experience racism and discrimination, and the feeling we will never belong anywhere. Like why is it that people are putting the blame on Wasians rather than racism itself? It's so unfair, and they all say we have White privilege which many of us clearly don't.
First, I am not White passing at all, and I have no issue with that tbh. I know who I am and that's all that really matters. Second, I'm not Jewish, but I am of Jewish descent, and I would know a little about having to hide that and be very scared about people finding out (and I have been told antisemitic things before). So when this idea of us having 'White privilege' is thrown onto us, it actually enrages me because clearly my position is one of hiding in order to feel safe and not of privilege at all. My ancestors did not come from a place of power at all, and that shit affects me. And I know my experience is unique, but to say that to Wasians who are of other European heritage is also wrong. What right do people have to judge our experiences? Why are our experiences diminished because we have European ancestry? I am absolutely against White supremacy and racism, but attacking Wasians helps no one.
I'm sorry, I'm just really upset because I got a bunch of hate comments on social media. I just feel like there's no place for Wasians now, and if we want to be heard then we'll be accused of being White supremacists who value being White over being Asian. Does anyone also feel this way? How can I stop feeling sad about this? What can we do so that our voices don't get dilluted by people claiming that our struggles are invalid?