_the_ora_trio :
Do y'all even understand why rcta is invalid? Well let me explain. RCTA stands for “Race Change To Another,” and it’s the idea that someone can identify as another race or claim they have “transitioned” into a different racial or ethnic group. This concept is invalid because race isn’t just a costume, aesthetic, or set of hobbies you can adopt. It’s tied to ancestry, culture, community experiences, and the social realities of how people are treated in the world.
When someone claims to be RCTA, they often rely on stereotypes or superficial traits (like language, fashion, or music tastes) rather than a genuine cultural or familial connection. It reduces entire cultures and racial identities to trends, which is disrespectful and harmful.
Also, RCTA erases the real struggles and discrimination that people of those racial groups face. Someone who “identifies” as another race can choose to stop at any time, but people who are part of that race cannot. This makes RCTA both offensive and privileged, because it allows someone to take only the “fun” parts of a culture while avoiding the discrimination and systemic issues tied to that racial identity.
In short, race is not an identity you can simply choose or change at will. RCTA is invalid because it ignores the deeper realities of race and treats identity like a costume rather than something rooted in heritage and lived experience. (spread this)
2025-07-12 22:00:01