09-28-2016, 12:51 PM
(09-28-2016, 12:03 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Francesca Ramsey (sp?) from MTV's Decoded series. She says that blacks (and other minorities) can be "prejudiced" but she has said they can't be racist. There are others that I've seen in various YouTube videos as well as various "news" shows that feature both sides of an issue as well as with some people in my community.
Basically, it boils down to them changing the definition of "racist". To these idiots, they basically attribute the definition of oppression as the definition of racism. They say that they can't be racist because a racist is someone who has power and authority behind them. It's moronic, but there are MANY who believe this
Yes, I've seen this thinking a whole bunch. I think it's a pretty commonly held belief. So common in fact that I'm sure it's taught in any number of universities, from all across the country. They can't be racist for some stupid reason like they can't be racist in a society that is institutionally unfair to minorities or some bs.
It's crazy. No matter times people simply provide the correct definition of racism it still gets repeated. Some of what is being taught in schools today is bananas. That's why Hofstra University had to have a sign that warned of triggers in front of a room that was showing the debate. They even offered counseling and support for those who were hurt by what they saw. (I mean, they're adults. It's just a presidential debate, wtf?)
