> I don't follow. Can you explain why choosing to not work for or dine at a racist lunch counter, instead of work there and then complain to management about their racism, is ignoring the problem?
It isn't! It's strictly better to boycott than to abide.
The observations are as follows:
* Boycotting is, for a multitude of reasons, not always a reasonable option for individuals
* Companies are aware that some of their best potential talent won't work for them unless they emphasize at least some social good
* It's not especially surprising that people who are attracted by the promise of some social good want more, and are upset or angry when they realize that their company's ethical stances are superficial or self-serving
* Conversely, it's not especially surprising that companies that aggressively pursue "apolitical" positions are the ones that are perhaps the most objectionable: defense contractors, financial companies that benefit from organized crime, &c, and find themselves in the company of employees who actively favor the company's unethical positions
To be clear: it's a double bind for companies, and it's always been one. I wouldn't want it any other way!
It isn't! It's strictly better to boycott than to abide.
The observations are as follows:
* Boycotting is, for a multitude of reasons, not always a reasonable option for individuals
* Companies are aware that some of their best potential talent won't work for them unless they emphasize at least some social good
* It's not especially surprising that people who are attracted by the promise of some social good want more, and are upset or angry when they realize that their company's ethical stances are superficial or self-serving
* Conversely, it's not especially surprising that companies that aggressively pursue "apolitical" positions are the ones that are perhaps the most objectionable: defense contractors, financial companies that benefit from organized crime, &c, and find themselves in the company of employees who actively favor the company's unethical positions
To be clear: it's a double bind for companies, and it's always been one. I wouldn't want it any other way!