#mothma is emblematic of the position of white women during fascist regimes aka able to access material comfort if they sacrifice solidarity

[samaspic31]

so like what else is mon mothma supposed to be doing?

Idk I’m not the boss of her lol

More seriously my post never was attacking mon as a person ? She is doing what she can from within the system. But one cannot deny there is material privilege to her position, and she is protected by her status as a senator from harsh living conditions. All of the resistance is taking risks but some are granted to keep their luxurious lifestyle in the meantime

#being able to only be a victim of the empire when you act and not criminalized by default is in itself a privilege #also the conversations about privilege aren’t only about saying people don’t deserve comfort. in an ideal world everyone would have it #but in the meantime it is meaningful to observe to who it is given; who it’s taken away from; who is taking that decision #mothma is in a complex position and key to success yes #and her importance puts her life at risk. but she is not in the frontlines nor at the heart of the violent incidents #she would not actually be the first one to fall. plenty have already fallen and given their lives #see that’s what happens when Star Wars introduces situations that require nuance and an understanding of how fascism works #mothma is emblematic of the position of white women during fascist regimes aka able to access material comfort if they sacrifice solidarity #and mon is adopting that option from the outside while working secretly #but she wouldn’t be able to do that if she didn’t hold some privileges in the first place ; in universe these are class and humanity #Sam answers