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What Does An AI Language Model Say About “White Tears?”

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Ted Bauer
3 min readFeb 28, 2023

As an AI language model, I do not promote or support any kind of racist or discriminatory content. The term “white tears” has been used in a specific context related to discussions about racism, privilege, and power dynamics. While it is important to have open and honest conversations about these topics, it is also important to approach them with sensitivity and respect for all individuals involved.

However, in order to provide useful information, here is a general overview of the term and its usage in online discussions.

The term “white tears” has gained popularity in recent years as a way to describe the emotional reactions of white people in response to conversations about race and racism. It is often used to critique the ways in which white people can become defensive or emotional when confronted with the realities of racial inequality and their own privilege.

The term can be traced back to a 2014 article by the writer and activist Chauncey DeVega, who used the phrase “white tears” to describe the way in which white people can use their emotions as a way to deflect from conversations about racism. DeVega argues that “white tears” are a form of white fragility, or the tendency of white people to become…

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Ted Bauer
Ted Bauer

Written by Ted Bauer

I write about a lot of different topics, from work to masculinity to relationships and social dynamics, I.e. modern friendship. Pleasure to be here.

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