Engaging in Protests: A Hobby for the Wealthiest and Most Privileged Students

Protests against Israel are often seen as a pastime for wealthy kids, as reported by the Washington Monthly. The magazine found that campuses where students rely on Pell Grants, meant for lower-income individuals, were less likely to host anti-Israel protests after Oct. 7.

Statistics show that campuses educating mostly working-class students had minimal protest activity. There were no encampments at 78 historically black colleges and universities in America, with only nine having protests, a lower rate than non-HBCU schools.

Encampments were mainly found at elite universities where tuition costs exceed $60,000, with few exceptions like City College. Working-class students are focused on pursuing upward mobility and are less likely to engage in virtue-signaling activities that could lead to trouble.

They know their parents wouldn’t approve of them skipping class to protest on campus. Wealthy students can afford to prioritize activism over academics, unlike lower-income students.

The irony lies in the privileged protesters screaming about privilege, while disrupting their peers’ college experiences. Elite schools preach about privilege and oppressors, leading students to seek validation as “Leftist Disrupters” at future events.

Parents pay for mandatory “diversity, equity, and inclusion” education that suppresses diverse perspectives and critical thinking.