No, the merit of the argument--any argument--is based on what the argument contains. Claiming otherwise is intellectually dishonest, just as implying that the arguments of individuals are less valid or not valid at all based on their immutable characteristics or group affiliation.
But the content of the argument is going to be perceived differently by the varying participants, because they bring different experiences to the topic.
In addition to my quoted post above, I would also add that the individual, anecdotal experiences of an individual do not necessarily reflect the sum total experience of every individual belonging to any racial, religious, or sexual group in a given situation.
In addition to my quoted post above, I would also add that the individual, anecdotal experiences of an individual does not necessarily reflect the sum total experience of every individual belongng to any racial, religious, or sexual group in a given situation.
Exactly. Hence, the argument. And the argument eventually gets settled, more or less, or it does not.
