Posted on 05/20/2023 9:58:18 AM PDT by TigerClaws
The notion of waking up early and starting your day with the rising sun is often associated with productivity, success, and a strong work ethic. However, this seemingly innocuous concept is not without its historical and cultural implications. In this article, we will explore the origins of the early-rising narrative and how it is rooted in white supremacy, contributing to the perpetuation of racial inequalities.
The Origins of the Early Rising Ideology
The idea that waking up early leads to success and a disciplined life can be traced back to various historical and religious contexts. In the Western world, this belief has been strongly influenced by Protestantism and the Puritan work ethic, which emphasized hard work, diligence, and self-discipline as virtues. This work ethic has long been considered an essential component of the “American Dream” and the idea that success can be achieved through dedication and effort.
The Intersection of Early Rising and White Supremacy
The early-rising ideology is not inherently racist; however, its connections to white supremacy can be seen when examining the broader historical and social contexts. During the era of European colonialism and the Atlantic slave trade, the concept of hard work and productivity became intertwined with race.
Enslaved Africans were forced to work tirelessly from sunrise to sunset, and their white oppressors often used the rhetoric of hard work and discipline to justify their inhumane treatment. This created a false narrative that Africans were inherently lazy and needed the “civilizing” influence of their white masters to teach them the value of work.
This stereotype has persisted and continues to be perpetuated in various forms, such as the “model minority” myth, which suggests that certain racial and ethnic groups are inherently more disciplined and successful than others.
The Impact of the Early Rising Narrative on Racial Inequality
The idea that waking up early is a sign of a superior work ethic and a key to success serves to reinforce racial inequalities in several ways. For one, it places the blame for economic disparities on the individual, rather than acknowledging the systemic barriers that hinder the success of marginalized communities. By promoting the notion that anyone can achieve success if they simply work hard and wake up early, it ignores the structural racism that has created and maintained these inequalities.
Furthermore, the early-rising narrative perpetuates the stereotype that people of color are lazy or lack discipline, which can have real-world consequences in areas such as employment and education. This stereotype can lead to discrimination in the workplace and contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, where students of color are disproportionately disciplined and pushed out of the education system.
Challenging the Early Rising Ideology and Its Racial Implications
To dismantle the white supremacist roots of the early-rising narrative, it’s essential to challenge the idea that waking up early is inherently virtuous and indicative of success. This involves recognizing that productivity and worth are not solely determined by when someone wakes up, but rather by a multitude of factors, including access to resources, opportunities, and systemic support.
Educating oneself and others about the historical and social contexts that have shaped the early-rising narrative can help raise awareness about its racial implications. Acknowledging the cultural diversity in sleep patterns and work schedules is another important step toward dismantling these harmful stereotypes.
Embracing a More Inclusive and Equitable Approach to Productivity
Creating a more inclusive and equitable society involves redefining our understanding of productivity and success. This means recognizing that there are various ways to be productive and that the traditional 9-to-5 work schedule may not be the best fit for everyone.
It’s crucial to prioritize work-life balance and ensure that employees have the flexibility to work in ways that best suit their needs
Are they admitting whites aren’t as lazy? It looks like it
Why Sleeping All Day Is Rooted in Black Supremacy
Gee, I did not know that getting up at 3:00am the other day to make my 6:00am flight from Logan Airport back home was rooted in racism. Or that I am usually at the office before or shortly after 7:30am and my being up early to do that is also racist.
Probably waking up late is also Rooted in White Supremacy.
In fact, waking up on time is Rooted in White Supremacy.
Waking up is Rooted in White Supremacy.
We underestimate how thoroughly and completely conservative and traditional values and ideas have been defeated and discredited in the United States over the last few years. 2024 is going to be another major setback for conservatives.
“I write about social justice and cooking.” The author.
It was established by the necessity of survival. There are only so many daylight hours in a day and during most of history people had to take advantage of all of them in order to produce enough to live.
How can the Babylon Bee survive, when these nut jobs are given credibility by their editors?
The sun is the kkk!
These people have way too much time on their hands and produce nothing of value.
You’re making too much sense for someone looking at selective history through a prism of grievance in a first world nation in the 21st century
thats what i told my boss
I’m sure that we’ll next find out that sleeping in a bad and having a pillow is also rooted in white supremacy. Wearing a shirt and pants is also rooted in white supremacy.
“Medium” is not well done.
Looking at that guys blog articles….he’s a delusional duped up nut.
Unfortunately there is a growing army of them….I see no peaceful solution or compromise with these types.
Waking up EARLY is NOT woke? Who knew?
correct
its what works
Early to bed
Early to rise
Makes a man ...
A white supremacist.
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