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Drawing parallels, the article emphasizes that the very state of being able to find joy publicly—especially for white queer individuals—is itself rooted in systemic privilege. This privilege can sometimes lead to a perception of innocence or neutrality, which ignores how societal structures have historically favored white identities, enabling them to romanticize their personal happiness without bearing the burdens faced by others.
Furthermore, when white queer individuals place personal joy at the forefront—"finding themselves" or "celebrating identity"—and do so openly, it might unintentionally overshadow or drown out voices from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities, whose resistance often takes more visible or challenging forms due to systemic oppression.