What some call favoritism, preferential treatment, or downright unfairness, others call a minor head start. This advantageous step ahead, famously named “nepotism,” collectively benefits all of society.
Nepo baby Dakota Johnson once dubbed nepo baby discourse as “annoying and boring.” No matter how little she tries, constant pestering scrutinizes her for familial connections she didn’t have a say in. Nepo babies of Johnson’s caliber are the real victims in this system and deserve better treatment. Institutions everywhere need to prioritize the practice of nepotism in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) organizational framework to better help the struggling members of society.
In fact, this label, given to those who benefit from certain connections, is inherently prejudiced. “Nepo baby” is condescending, degrading, and devoid of context and nuance — there is no free will in being one. It is a slur and should be treated as such.
Without nepotism, those born with privilege and comfort will be left behind in a job market that prioritizes skill, talent, and merit over namesake. In a world that emphasizes non-discrimination, nepotism includes everyone, starting with the people born with a silver spoon in their mouths. Knowing little to nothing about the real world, they provide diverse insight and a much needed imaginative perspective. They represent the plight of the struggling, affluent children desperately in need of guidance and validation. Their lack of skills, intuition, and knowledge leave them helpless in reality. So, give them what they deserve for carrying the burden of incompetence: the best and few privileges that some barely attain.
These fortunate few may be utterly inept, often failing at nearly every simple task assigned to them. Yet, their constant mistakes encourage their colleagues to work harder, strengthening the quality and determination of the organization overall. Human resources departments across the nation have discovered that nepo hires increase staff bonding by providing a common enemy.
When it comes to college education, the need to differentiate the working class and the upper echelons of society is crucial, especially now that affirmative action is banned. For prestigious institutions that flaunt a strong network, mediocre successors bring the promise of an internship at their father’s company for all of their close friends — encouraging social mobility for all whom they admire!
Few opponents of this arguably superior method of life say that it is unfair and rewards lazy work and attitude. More often than not, though, jealousy clouds the emotions of dissidents of nepotism. Perhaps they are the proletariat in a world of bourgeoisie. Nepo babies may receive undeserved grace, but what matters is their perseverance — unwavering no matter how hard the common folk try to stop them.
For those unfortunate enough to be born in the bottom 99% of society, it’s time to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and chase that American Dream. Society needs plenty of luck to get out of where it is today. And clearly, nepo babies were born with a wealth of it — even if they lack book smarts, street smarts, and plain old common sense.
