mal0cchi0:

i think culture is important even if it’s from a country that is racialized as “white” in the united states (southern italians, eastern europeans, etc). assimilating into the hegemony of western whiteness is terrifying when you think of the effects it has. i’m not saying that it doesn’t make these groups any less white in the context of the united states, but i think it fosters a mentality more open to forming solidarity with people who aren’t white and resisting cultural hegemony is crucial for any significant political change.