So the words of people from oppressed groups should carry extra weight, because they carry more knowledge.39 Standpoint theory is the philosophical backdrop behind the popular four-word SJF reprimand: stay in your lane. “Stay in your lane” means: If you’re white, your words carry little authority on race issues. If you’re a man, you should refrain from weighing in about women’s movements like #metoo and the debates around rape culture on campuses.
