Racist Minorities, Don't Use Your Ethic Background as Evidence That You Aren't Racist... (Page 2)

[None18am]

I know plenty of Asians who are racist because they don't like black people, which I find uncomfortable because I also have black friends.

[Anonymous]

chau·vin·is·tic
ˌSHōvəˈnistik/Submit
adjective
feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or sex.
I'm a chauvinist America is the fucking best

[Anonymous]

I pity those members of a majority group complaining about being victims of racism by minorities.

[Anonymous]

It has always been about color, not race. Race is a social construct.

[KaseyRouqe]

Umm.. if we're getting technical it's about ethnicity. It should be common knowledge that it's the human race, but it isn't. So the correct term in the dictionary is racism.

[Opinion Owner]

No, it is not about ethnicity. Shades of skin tone can be far too similar between ethnic groups. Race is a social construct. This has been proven over and over again. Here is a brief article to explain: www.psychologytoday.com/.../race-social-construction

[KaseyRouqe]

Umm. That's the reason why colorism is an issue within the same ethic groups. If you look into the definition or race you will see among others.
"The major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics."
"a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; an ethnic group."
Everyone outside these in their category is bound to suffer from colorism on one way or another. No one is saying that it isn't socially constructed. Hence why it's a social issue. True or not the terms are correct due to their definition.

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, colorism is the issue, not race. That is my point.

[Opinion Owner]

Here is another excellent resource: www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674417311 "The Myth of Race"

[KaseyRouqe]

I've read that article before. Once again, I understand that "race" isn't scientifically correct. But when it comes to terminology, the word race and racism are correct.

[KaseyRouqe]

by the way. I really like your sources. Most of the sources people use here are crap.

[Opinion Owner]

If the term is "not scientifically correct," then I don't see the point in using it. This just promotes ignorance in my opinion. It really comes down to color - skin color, hair color, eye color... By the way, "The Myth of Race" is not an article. It's a book - very in depth book.

[KaseyRouqe]

Yes, it was required for my intro to race and ethnic relations class. You can say as you please, but the term "race" and "racism" are used throughout the book and it's because of literary context of the word. It's a way for the reader to understand the content.

[Opinion Owner]

I am deeply concerned about the current trend of dumbing down for people to understand sensitive topics... or confusing personal opinions with scientific facts. The same thing is happening with climate change. People need to start basing their thinking on facts, not fiction. Otherwise, the ignorance will continue... and more people will suffer and die. I take this very seriously. It is not just a table topic for me.

[KaseyRouqe]

It is concerning. But it's practically impossible to change something like that overnight. It does create more ignorance, but the political climate isn't really helping either. For instance to change the word 'race' to the correct definition would be a long process of teaching people, correcting dictionaries, making changes is scholarly literature and encyclopedias, and for the older ones to become practically obsolete. It's very concerning, but unfortunately to get a point across, "dumbing it down" it's still necessary.

[Opinion Owner]

I think it's definitely worth the while to save lives and advance civilization. In the course of our history, we have made changes in our educational system. For far too long, people thought that the earth is flat (that's making a comeback too). It was a major upheaval in the attempt to change that false perspective. We have to stop feeding dumb. Dumb is not helping.

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You lost me at white privilege

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Everyone is a little bit racist.

[MackFreeze]

Awesome!

[Rissyanne]

Great Take!!

[AlexSpec19]

Nice take

[OreoMilkshake]

I agree

[Anonymous]

interesting