I follow up that question with several more. None of them are aimed as criticism at any particular groups or individuals. Nor am I contemplating any specific acts of activism via my future academic work. They're just the considerations floating around in my addled brain.
Would his/her efforts make a difference?
Does s/he even know enough about the subjects or objects of his/her work to know what they need? Is it her/his place?
Do academics who work social justice-type themes just get criticized for not doing enough anyway if they do attempt activism or accused of being hypocrites if they don't?
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