I don't think millenials are more racist than any other past generation, the truth is racism will never end.
But please stop the whole "White discrimination" nonsense. White people just need to collectively take the L and realize that because of their awful forefathers, minorities are forever allowed to clown them and speak out against them. It's the least blacks, native americans, Mexicans, Asians, and any other group can enjoy. White people still own most of the world, so stop trying to act like you're the oppressed ones. Especially straight, white men.
Nawt the clocking of a Dutch person talking about racism.
Seriously, I think society has gotten a lot less tolerant even the ''left''. I see a lot of denial about racism and how it does not matter. I think that is why the focus on sexism is so big now.
I go to an international school in one of the most ethnically diverse and multicultural cities in Europe, boo boo. I have many black friends; none of them have ever claimed to have experienced systematic oppression since moving here. I'm sorry that's not the case in poor USA
Ive noticed that a lot of my african friends talk badly about the US because of all the racial tension but Ive never heard them talk about being oppressed in the countries they live in (Netherlands, Denmark, Spain, Norway, Sweden)
Black people, or people of colour, can't be racist because racism is the systematic oppression of people who did not set up the system (white people versus every other POC), which is not just institutionalised but embedded into every fabric of society, from the education system, justice system, media, etc. For that reason, people of colour can't be racist because we do not have a system that can oppress one another, neither do we benefit from racism like white people have been since the beginning of time. The word you're looking for is prejudice.
White people created racism to dehumanise and degrade non-whites. Even if you think you're not a reflection of your ancestors, you’re a white person and that word carries weight.
This post is spot on.
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Originally posted by Mezter
Because one poster said it and everyone just ran with it They know damn well any race can be racist towards another
Systemic racism is not just an ATRL ideology, but an actual theory covered in many college level courses including Sociology and Racial/Minorities studies. There are textbooks and research reports, with actual case studies, none of which sourcing back to ATRL. Joe Feagin wrote:
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Originally posted by Systemic Racism: A Theory on Oppression
Systemic racism exists because of critical decisions made by important European American decision makers at key points in North Ameircan history.
In any case, most of you should watch the following video:
The systematic oppression of black people is long over in the developed world, so it's sad to see some colored people still dwell on these ancient mindsets. Maybe it's cause I live in the Netherlands, one of the most liberal and tolerant countries in the world, but I have never witnessed a black person get oppressed here. Plus, being racist is frowned upon by society and the media. You would get publicly scalped for making a comment with a slight tinge of racism.
The only racism I see today comes from people of colour trying to shame whites regarding the actions of their ancestors. Quite unfortunate.
Not when your country has a holiday that uses blackface. You probably dont even have black friends, and if you do I feel sorry for them
BYE FELICIA
Why do whites keep pulling out the dictionary definition of racism when it was written by whites
Because strangely language is only useful when everyone is in agreement about what words mean, if you're trying to imply that the word racist is in fact racist because the word isn't inherently applicable only to whites then you're deluded. I won't argue in the slightest that the whites are the advantaged race in the western world and as a result other ethnic groups are the target of institutionalised racism and experience far more racism as a whole, but trying to change what racism actually is so that only white individuals can ever be accused of it achieves nothing and only showcases your ignorance .
Because strangely language is only useful when everyone is in agreement about what words mean, if you're trying to imply that the word racist is in fact racist because the word isn't inherently applicable only to whites then you're deluded. I won't argue in the slightest that the whites are the advantaged race in the western world and as a result other ethnic groups are the target of institutionalised racism and experience far more racism as a whole, but trying to change what racism actually is so that only white individuals can ever be accused of it achieves nothing and only showcases your ignorance .
My ignorance? People of colour are ignorant for calling out and still experience centuries worth of white people acting up?
Your argument is whiney and bored. You guys want EVERYTHING non-whites have. Land, culture, practices and now even the oppression. You're limiting your view of racism to a definition, and I'm going to stress this again, written by WHITE PEOPLE. Racism cannot go two ways. Prejudice can. But the former is specific to people of colour because never have we oppressed and stolen from whites and never have we committed genocide against yall. Racism isn't about hurt feelings but a constant history of whites silencing masses of people. Racism is whites lynching black people just under 60 years ago. Racism is white police officers getting away with shooting and murdering black civilians every 28 hours.
If you think racism can go both ways, prove it (don't) because all you'll find is whites people crying about getting called mayonnaise, or having their ******** called out, compared to people of colour who are literally dying at the hands of white people. It's not an opinion, it's a fact.
Because strangely language is only useful when everyone is in agreement about what words mean, if you're trying to imply that the word racist is in fact racist because the word isn't inherently applicable only to whites then you're deluded. I won't argue in the slightest that the whites are the advantaged race in the western world and as a result other ethnic groups are the target of institutionalised racism and experience far more racism as a whole, but trying to change what racism actually is so that only white individuals can ever be accused of it achieves nothing and only showcases your ignorance .
What showcases your ignorance is the fact you are attempting to combine racism with prejudice when they are two separate concepts. What you are trying to prove is prejudice.
What showcases your ignorance is the fact you are attempting to combine racism with prejudice when they are two separate concepts. What you are trying to prove is prejudice.
This is not true. Racism is defined as prejudice based on race
My ignorance? People of colour are ignorant for calling out and still experience centuries worth of white people acting up?
Your argument is whiney and bored. You guys want EVERYTHING non-whites have. Land, culture, practices and now even the oppression. You're limiting your view of racism to a definition, and I'm going to stress this again, written by WHITE PEOPLE. Racism cannot go two ways. Prejudice can. But the former is specific to people of colour because never have we oppressed and stolen from whites and never have we committed genocide against yall. Racism isn't about hurt feelings but a constant history of whites silencing masses of people. Racism is whites lynching black people just under 60 years ago. Racism is white police officers getting away with shooting and murdering black civilians every 28 hours.
If you think racism can go both ways, prove it (don't) because all you'll find is whites people crying about getting called mayonnaise, or having their ******** called out, compared to people of colour who are literally dying at the hands of white people. It's not an opinion, it's a fact.
There are some fair points here but then so much bluntly ignorance in this post and I am not even White. Not worth arguing with a person who clearly seems full of anger and Hate. Sad actually.
edit - death @ social justice theory suddenly originating from ATRL when it's been practiced by philosophers, economists and sociologists for decades in academia
Because strangely language is only useful when everyone is in agreement about what words mean, if you're trying to imply that the word racist is in fact racist because the word isn't inherently applicable only to whites then you're deluded. I won't argue in the slightest that the whites are the advantaged race in the western world and as a result other ethnic groups are the target of institutionalised racism and experience far more racism as a whole, but trying to change what racism actually is so that only white individuals can ever be accused of it achieves nothing and only showcases your ignorance .
My ignorance? People of colour are ignorant for calling out and still experience centuries worth of white people acting up?
Your argument is whiney and bored. You guys want EVERYTHING non-whites have. Land, culture, practices and now even the oppression. You're limiting your view of racism to a definition, and I'm going to stress this again, written by WHITE PEOPLE. Racism cannot go two ways. Prejudice can. But the former is specific to people of colour because never have we oppressed and stolen from whites and never have we committed genocide against yall. Racism isn't about hurt feelings but a constant history of whites silencing masses of people. Racism is whites lynching black people just under 60 years ago. Racism is white police officers getting away with shooting and murdering black civilians every 28 hours.
If you think racism can go both ways, prove it (don't) because all you'll find is whites people crying about getting called mayonnaise, or having their ******** called out, compared to people of colour who are literally dying at the hands of white people. It's not an opinion, it's a fact.
I have a question? Can a white person be prejudiced towards other race then? Or he/she can be only racist?
I have a question? Can a white person be prejudiced towards other race then? Or he/she can be only racist?
They can only be racist. POC can be prejudice towards white people but not racist.
Prejudice is the pre-judging of a situation or person based upon less than all the facts. Racism is the belief that white people are superior to POC. That has to be taught. POC cannot be racist towards each other but they can be prejudice.
Anyone who thinks you can't be racist towards white people is a complete clown.
And racist towards white people.
It's just as a dumb as when people say you can't be sexist towards men...