I had a heated argument with my brother recently. He gets very angry and preaches about how games shouldn't be political, and he's been openly anti LGBTQ, saying they shouldn't be represented in games because it's not "real life." This is all because of the controversies surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows.
And when I pointed out that it's stereotypical, for example, when games always portray Black people as gang members, etc., he dismissed it, and said the n word. I was very upset and told him not to say that word anymore. But then he asked why I was getting offended. I told him that it has a very oppressive history and is very offensive to Black people. Fyi, I am not Black. I am South Asian. He said he's not hurting anyone by saying it, or to his friends. And like there was this one football match where the match was stopped because someone called a black player monjey. My brother started going off on how the black player called the other player's mother names and stuff then why didn't they stopped the match? And I was like... he missed the entire point! I didnāt even have the energy to explain why!!! He's also been quite misogynistic, even if he doesn't know what that means. He also said that "being woke" is not good and that I have gone too soft.
By "soft," you mean me and millions of others not putting up with how society has always been berserk and its bullshit?!!!
Genuinely, why do we have to live in a world like this? I know he is definitely secretly watching those red pill reels on instagram. I genuinely can't bear to be with someone like him anymore, even if he's my brother. I'm so so upset.
okay, I so get it. I'm in a similar position with my younger brother and my dad.
genuinely, without sounding defeatist, sometimes it isn't worth the energy. now, if your brother is at an impressionable age (under 18), I'd try educating him, or getting your parents to do it. but if not, he's probably already made his mind up. and honestly, if it's affecting you this much, it isn't worth the fight.
your wellbeing, mental and emotional, should come first. and it isn't your job to teach an adult how to be a decent person.
if 'giving up' makes you feel bad, or like you're not doing enough, then I'd recommend donating to a charity or signing a petition for a good cause.
I'm so sorry, honestly, I know how disheartening it can be to have your own family act so stupid. it isn't your fault, it isn't a reflection of you, and you are not responsible for changing their minds.