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Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 12:32 PM
This is kind of an open discussion. What is your definition of white privilege and what do you think about it? Also, do you think it'll last forever?
if you dont know what white privilege is:
it's basically like because you are white you get it easier.
let me give a few examples:
- white privilege is being able to turn on the t.v. and see people that look like you.
- white privilege is never worrying about having people follow you around in the store (I dont know if this applies to teenagers because people kind of always follower teenagers around in stores. Weirdly though, the majority of shoplifters and middle aged women with children.)
- white privilege is never having to think about race
- white privilege is like lana del rey. she made music that people have already been making for years and they never got recognition and as soon as she did it she was famous. same with adele.
- white privilege is kanye interrupting taylor swift and getting death threats and having to go into hiding but eminem dissed every popstar in the 90's and nobody said a thing about it.
Basically I just want your opinions, sorry it's so long to read.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 12:35 PM
Now your playing the race card. its a bunch of bullshit. if anything the minoitys get off easier.
Bluesman
August 13th, 2012, 12:43 PM
I think it's bullshit. White people, black people, hispanic people, asians, any other race, we are ALL the same. People thinking there is such a thing as white privilege is just saying that they feel otherwise. I hate when people assume that since I'm white, I dislike anyone who looks different than I do. Is there such a think as black privilege? There's a whole organization called the NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Imagine if someone started a NAAWP (National Association for the Advancement of White People). It would be the 1960's all over again! Race riots, civil rights movements.. White people would be viewed as a bunch of skinheads and fanatics! I hate how in the interest of eliminating racism, we're running around in circles and creating it all over again! There are all black colleges.. we are segregating our schools all over again! We are all equal. Who gives a damn if Adele trained her voice to sound more african!? It's a style of music for god sakes! She's not being racist, shes trying to make MUSIC. My take? White privilege is bullshit. Just because there are white people who are racists doesn't mean we are all like that, or that we are somehow privileged. I cannot tell you how many times in my school I've heard a black student say that they "hate all white people." However the majority of black people are NOT like that. There are racists on both sides, but as a whole, we are ALL EQUAL. No one is more privileged, no one is better, no one worse. There IS NO white "privilege".
Mob Boss
August 13th, 2012, 12:48 PM
I think it's bullshit. White people, black people, hispanic people, asians, any other race, we are ALL the same. People thinking there is such a thing as white privilege is just saying that they feel otherwise. I hate when people assume that since I'm white, I dislike anyone who looks different than I do. Is there such a think as black privilege? There's a whole organization called the NAACP, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Imagine if someone started a NAAWP (National Association for the Advancement of White People). It would be the 1960's all over again! Race riots, civil rights movements.. White people would be viewed as a bunch of skinheads and fanatics! I hate how in the interest of eliminating racism, we're running around in circles and creating it all over again! There are all black colleges.. we are segregating our schools all over again! We are all equal. Who gives a damn if Adele trained her voice to sound more african!? It's a style of music for god sakes! She's not being racist, shes trying to make MUSIC. My take? White privilege is bullshit. Just because there are white people who are racists doesn't mean we are all like that, or that we are somehow privileged. I cannot tell you how many times in my school I've heard a black student say that they "hate all white people." However the majority of black people are NOT like that. There are racists on both sides, but as a whole, we are ALL EQUAL. No one is more privileged, no one is better, no one worse. There IS NO white "privilege".
Words of wisdom right there, dude. ^
Manjusri
August 13th, 2012, 01:07 PM
White privilege is just another thing to whine about. Honestly, the people who complain that their race has it so hard are the racist ones. They essentially single themselves out, before anyone else even has the chance to! (not saying they would single them out either)
"I'm hispanic, my life is so hard in america, the white people get everything!" No. Life is hard in america because you left your country for a better cause. It doesn't mean getting to that better cause is going to be easy. It also doesn't mean it's going to be hard because of your race.
What if a white person was born in mexico, to an all white family? Then all of a sudden that family becomes poor, and now that white person wants to move to america. Does that make coming to america any easier because he's white? Nope.
white privilege is kanye interrupting taylor swift and getting death threats and having to go into hiding but eminem dissed every popstar in the 90's and nobody said a thing about it.
Wow, really? This is what i'm talking about. Yeah kanye got trashed on because he's black. No, kanye got trashed on because he was disrespectful, and a horrible artist. Eminem is just disrespectful. You're just finding things to play the race card on. Anything that involves a white person getting some kind of better fortune than a minority, someone is able to play a race card.
People just need to stop, its really irritating.
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 02:12 PM
None of those bulletins are my own words, I found them off another site and I thought it was interesting. I didn't come up with any of this, so I'm not playing the race card. I just wanted to share, damn.
You can't be racist to white people, you can't be racist to someone who is not systematically oppressed ok.
Please use the "edit" button instead of double posting. ~Bath
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 02:19 PM
You can't be racist to white people, you can't be racist to someone who is not systematically oppressed ok.
Yes you can if someones a color anyone can be racist against them.
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 02:22 PM
Yes you can if someones a color anyone can be racist against them.
You can be prejudiced against white people, you cannot be racist though.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 02:24 PM
You can be prejudiced against white people, you cannot be racist though.
That basically is racism and racism is defined as "any group that can be identified based upon physical features or even characteristics of their culture."
huginnmuninn
August 13th, 2012, 03:13 PM
You can be prejudiced against white people, you cannot be racist though.
yes you can. If you believe that one race is superior to another you are racist. If you believe black people are superior to white people you are racist against white folk.
TheGangstaSheep
August 13th, 2012, 03:34 PM
I despise racism. But when people say you cannot be racist to whites they're just setting themselves up for it. If you try and play the whole white-knight, or rather Black, Asian, Hispanic-Knight your whole life, you're going to be putting yourself at risk of racism. To move forward from racism we need everybody of all races to stop using the word. Everything nowadays is racist, and frankly that's pathetic. People are racist to whites sometimes but you don't see white people throwing a hissy-fit. People need to stop playing the victim all the time. The only reason they do is because we are so politically correct and they know that'll get them out of any trouble or put somebody else in trouble.
Twilly F. Sniper
August 13th, 2012, 03:45 PM
yes you can. If you believe that one race is superior to another you are racist. If you believe black people are superior to white people you are racist against white folk.
Umm... yeah???
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:00 PM
Coming from a white girl, no, you can not be racist to white people. White people were never and are currently not oppressed.
Yes, white privilege exists. This is especially prevalent in:
- not worrying about unfair treatment from cops
- having a majority of models/tv stars/dolls look like you
- if James Holmes was of color there would not be a case over it. Questions like "did he have mental illness?" would be discarded and he would just be thrown in jail.
When people say "white privilege exists", they are not blaming it on EVERY white person. It's the way that it is as a result from events happening over a long period of time. Of course these examples don't always happen, but a good majority of the time they do.
Also, if you are white and get offended over the word "cracker", please spare yourself looking stupid. Cracker is not an oppressive term, in fact, it's used to describe the oppressive historical nature of white people. (the *crack* of a whip)
I'm not headstrong about this kind of stuff, but it bothers me when white people get all offended. There is no reason to be.
Korashk
August 13th, 2012, 04:02 PM
Why do people think that racism is intrinsically linked to oppression? It's not.
root
August 13th, 2012, 04:04 PM
Sorry but who the fuck cares? These are minor little details.
If I was black/asian etc I don't give a damn who I see on tv...They're all dumb people who will retire at 36 and get addicted to cocaine.
I don't care if the police follows me around or shit. If I'm not doing shit then they can't harass me about it.
Everyone thinks about race and shit.
People defended taylor swift because she cried and shit. NOne of the people eminem dissed cried about it. And he dissed christina aguilera and no one gave a fuck really.
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:06 PM
Why do people think that racism is intrinsically linked to oppression? It's not.
Racism = power + prejudice
And don't bring up the "dictionary" definition of racism. That's a 4th grade move. The dictionary is updated CONSTANTLY and words are continuously being changed and added. Because of this, the active use of a word doesn't always link up to the dictionary definition. You can't ever rely on that.
Sorry but who the fuck cares? These are minor little details.
If I was black/asian etc I don't give a damn who I see on tv...They're all dumb people who will retire at 36 and get addicted to cocaine.
I don't care if the police follows me around or shit. If I'm not doing shit then they can't harass me about it.
Everyone thinks about race and shit.
People defended taylor swift because she cried and shit. NOne of the people eminem dissed cried about it. And he dissed christina aguilera and no one gave a fuck really.
Are you serious?
"If I was black/asian" how would you know? You don't have the experience that happens to PoC. Neither do I, so I don't pretend to know, but I would never say that I wouldn't give a damn about an unfair advantage.
You'd be surprised about what the police can do. There are TONS of instances where the police to unnecessary things to PoC (spraying pepper spray with no good reason, arresting for no good reason.)
And your last point, that's the point that was made. People didn't give a fuck about what Eminem said because he is white. Even though I disagree with Kanye/Taylor being white privilege, you just backed up the stance you were trying to go against.
root
August 13th, 2012, 04:10 PM
Racism = power + prejudice
And don't bring up the "dictionary" definition of racism. That's a 4th grade move. The dictionary is updated CONSTANTLY and words are continuously being changed and added. Because of this, the active use of a word doesn't always link up to the dictionary definition. You can't ever rely on that.
depending on who you are, racism also gets you beat by the media. assuming ur from US, the media is what really governs the people. If mitt romney starts bitching about black ppl or shit then everyone goes crazy. whatever obama says is ok since he's black and black ppl can't be racist...yeah?
Racism = power + prejudice
And don't bring up the "dictionary" definition of racism. That's a 4th grade move. The dictionary is updated CONSTANTLY and words are continuously being changed and added. Because of this, the active use of a word doesn't always link up to the dictionary definition. You can't ever rely on that.
Are you serious?
"If I was black/asian" how would you know? You don't have the experience that happens to PoC. Neither do I, so I don't pretend to know, but I would never say that I wouldn't give a damn about an unfair advantage.
You'd be surprised about what the police can do. There are TONS of instances where the police to unnecessary things to PoC (spraying pepper spray with no good reason, arresting for no good reason.)
And your last point, that's the point that was made. People didn't give a fuck about what Eminem said because he is white. Even though I disagree with Kanye/Taylor being white privilege, you just backed up the stance you were trying to go against.
dude you reading my shit at all? taylor swift is the image of innocence. if she cries, everyone defends her cuz its ppl's moral obligation to defend the innocent. But if christina aguilera cried, they'd all go running to her too. (Reference, the real slim shady)
and yeah, i know about the police. Diez, the guy who got shot in the head...etc.etc. unarmed, threw a bag of heroin to the roof....
I merged your posts, please do not double post, use the "edit" button instead. ~Bath
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:13 PM
depending on who you are, racism also gets you beat by the media. assuming ur from US, the media is what really governs the people. If mitt romney starts bitching about black ppl or shit then everyone goes crazy. whatever obama says is ok since he's black and black ppl can't be racist...yeah?
I don't even know what you're trying to say. "Racism also gets you beat by the media." What?
And like I said, it's NOT racism. If Obama WERE to say anything negative in regards to white people, for example the simple statement, "I don't like white people." It is NOT oppressing, it is not racism.
and yeah, i know about the police. Diez, the guy who got shot in the head...etc.etc. unarmed, threw a bag of heroin to the roof....
Then why say you wouldn't be bothered by the police if you do nothing wrong and are of color?
Bluesman
August 13th, 2012, 04:14 PM
You can be prejudiced against white people, you cannot be racist though.
What a load of bullshit. White/Caucasian is a RACE. If you're discriminating against a white person, then you're being a RACIST. That's plain and clear.
root
August 13th, 2012, 04:16 PM
I don't even know what you're trying to say. "Racism also gets you beat by the media." What?
And like I said, it's NOT racism. If Obama WERE to say anything negative in regards to white people, for example the simple statement, "I don't like white people." It is NOT oppressing, it is not racism.
im saying, the media rules the people. the media decides if you should get hated on or if you should be spared. Remember the newt gringrich thing? when he mentioned black people and food stamps. The media (majority liberals) all flipped out on him and went on and on about how racist he was. the media can paint whatever picture they want of people. they can make them hated or loved.
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:17 PM
im saying, the media rules the people. the media decides if you should get hated on or if you should be spared. Remember the newt gringrich thing? when he mentioned black people and food stamps. The media (majority liberals) all flipped out on him and went on and on about how racist he was. the media can paint whatever picture they want of people. they can make them hated or loved.
That's a totally different debate, man.
root
August 13th, 2012, 04:18 PM
I don't even know what you're trying to say. "Racism also gets you beat by the media." What?
And like I said, it's NOT racism. If Obama WERE to say anything negative in regards to white people, for example the simple statement, "I don't like white people." It is NOT oppressing, it is not racism.
Then why say you wouldn't be bothered by the police if you do nothing wrong and are of color?
if i had a bag of heroine with me and ran, no matter what color i'd still be chased. if i was black/asian/hispanic and i was doing nothing and had no drugs or etc and didnt run then the police have no right to harass me. Sorry if this shit is lacking grammar its 5:19 am where i am right now.
Korashk
August 13th, 2012, 04:22 PM
Racism = power + prejudice
Why is power in the equation?
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:32 PM
Why is power in the equation?
Racism correlates to oppressing. You cannot oppress unless you have more power.
Korashk
August 13th, 2012, 04:39 PM
Racism correlates to oppressing.
So what? Why does oppression for reasons of race mean that racism can only occur in the form of oppression.
You don't think that a person wanting all white people to go die in a hole is a racist because he can't actually make white people die in holes? Are you goddamn serious right now? You're delusional.
root
August 13th, 2012, 04:44 PM
My head hurts. Can't you all just not be racist?
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 04:50 PM
So what? Why does oppression for reasons of race mean that racism can only occur in the form of oppression.
You don't think that a person wanting all white people to go die in a hole is a racist because he can't actually make white people die in holes? Are you goddamn serious right now? You're delusional.
Dude, that would be prejudice, not racism. Because the power is not there.
I'm not saying that prejudice toward white people is okay, ever. I'm not saying racism toward PoC is okay either. I'm saying white people should not get offended at prejudice toward them and should recognize that they do have white privilege, which is what this thread is about.
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 04:58 PM
What a load of bullshit. White/Caucasian is a RACE. If you're discriminating against a white person, then you're being a RACIST. That's plain and clear.
You literally made my point. WHITE IS NOT A RACE. German is a race. Chinese is a race. White is not a race, therefore you cant be racist to white people. And you cannot be racist to someone who is not systematically oppressed please read a book on race please oh my god.
It's so frustrating all of you except for like Bath, need to check your privilege.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:01 PM
You literally made my point. WHITE IS NOT A RACE. German is a race. Chinese is a race. White is not a race, therefore you cant be racist to white people. And you cannot be racist to someone who is not systematically oppressed please read a book on race please oh my god.
Chinese isnt a race its asian which is a race. white people are caicasain which is a race. you need to read a book on race.
root
August 13th, 2012, 05:06 PM
That's a totally different debate, man.
sorry, it's 6am here and didn't sleep a minute. Don't freak if I'm spewing shit.
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 05:14 PM
An ethnicity CAN count as a race. I have read many books on race, I practically have to because of my dad's work.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:17 PM
Caucasian is a race. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_race). Chinese, german are not.
root
August 13th, 2012, 05:23 PM
Caucasian is a race. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caucasian_race). Chinese, german are not.
Technically, you're all in the human race...
I've a question, why do we call black people african americans and not call white people european americans. After all, it's not like they're native to U.S.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:24 PM
Technically, you're all in the human race...
I've a question, why do we call black people african americans and not call white people european americans. After all, it's not like they're native to U.S.
Never actually thought of that. i never really thought about something like that. I have no clue
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 05:32 PM
Let's just change the subject because we will never agree and that's ok.
Would you rather use the world black or african-american?
Korashk
August 13th, 2012, 05:33 PM
Dude, that would be prejudice, not racism. Because the power is not there.
Racism is just prejudice based on race. Just like Homophobia is prejudice based on sexual orientation, or like ageism is prejudice based on age, or like speciesism is prejudice based on species.
Racism isn't special just because it happens to be based on a different thing than other prejudices.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:36 PM
Let's just change the subject because we will never agree and that's ok.
Would you rather use the world black or african-american?
You cant change the subject in the middle of a debate.
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 05:37 PM
You cant change the subject in the middle of a debate.
Why not, I hate arguing :(
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:39 PM
Why not, I hate arguing :(
if you hate arguing dont start a debate. all a debate is is arguing.
root
August 13th, 2012, 05:41 PM
if you hate arguing dont start a debate. all a debate is is arguing.
Debate? Have you ever done a debate in your life? It's structured and neat. This is free speech open forum anarchy...
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:44 PM
Debate? Have you ever done a debate in your life? It's structured and neat. This is free speech open forum anarchy...
Ive been here alot longer than you and ive been in some of the most recent shit storms where we argued for days if not weeks. some debates arent structured and neat. hell most of them are down right arguing.
root
August 13th, 2012, 05:46 PM
Ive been here alot longer than you and ive been in some of the most recent shit storms where we argued for days if not weeks. some debates arent structured and neat. hell most of them are down right arguing.
I mean, a legit debate. Like Lincoln-Douglas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln%E2%80%93Douglas_debates) is an actual way of debating. What you do is not debating. You're all just arguing over shit that's been argued before.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:49 PM
I mean, a legit debate. Like Lincoln-Douglas (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln%E2%80%93Douglas_debates) is an actual way of debating. What you do is not debating. You're all just arguing over shit that's been argued before.
thats not how debates here happen. Heres how some of the debates happen: Some of the worst debates/Threads that ever happend (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90824)
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 05:49 PM
if you hate arguing dont start a debate. all a debate is is arguing.
I didn't mean to start a debate. I just wanted to hear everyone's opinions.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:50 PM
I didn't mean to start a debate. I just wanted to hear everyone's opinions.
Everyones going to have different opinions and everyone's always disagree then they start argueing which turns into a debate. OYu dont post in a debate forum if you dont want a debate
Alliegator
August 13th, 2012, 05:51 PM
Everyones going to have different opinions and everyone's always disagree then they start argueing which turns into a debate.
Okay fine, you win. Bye.
root
August 13th, 2012, 05:56 PM
thats not how debates here happen. Heres how some of the debates happen: Some of the worst debates/Threads that ever happend (http://www.virtualteen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=90824)
Dude, but it's literally not a debate. No one would call it a debate except a bunch of middle school kids. If all of us were sitting in a circle in central park and having this discussion and someone passed by, they'd say we were "arguing".
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 05:58 PM
Dude, but it's literally not a debate. No one would call it a debate except a bunch of middle school kids. If all of us were sitting in a circle in central park and having this discussion and someone passed by, they'd say we were "arguing".
YOu have to think about. abunch of teenagers dont debate they will argue until they get what they. you cant expect any teenager to actually debate like in political debates. we will argue about it its the way we are.
huginnmuninn
August 13th, 2012, 06:10 PM
YOu have to think about. abunch of teenagers dont debate they will argue until they get what they. you cant expect any teenager to actually debate like in political debates. we will argue about it its the way we are.
Actual debates are fun it's more interesting and people don't change topic. ;)
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 06:11 PM
Actual debates are fun it's more interesting and people don't change topic. ;)
I didnt offer to change the topic.
Bath
August 13th, 2012, 06:17 PM
I didn't mean to start a debate. I just wanted to hear everyone's opinions.
You posted in the debate section. In the future, if you're more into opinions, try TWPR.
Also, everyone else, get back on topic.
root
August 13th, 2012, 06:19 PM
YOu have to think about. abunch of teenagers dont debate they will argue until they get what they. you cant expect any teenager to actually debate like in political debates. we will argue about it its the way we are.
I can debate LD. And no, I've seen a bunch of teenagers debating before.
kenshin
August 13th, 2012, 06:24 PM
my friends and i joke all the time saying we are rich white landowning men and it is true rich white guys have it better off but i don't think its a big difference any more between the races in the united states people will hate other people its just human nature.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 06:34 PM
my friends and i joke all the time saying we are rich white landowning men and it is true rich white guys have it better off but i don't think its a big difference any more between the races in the united states people will hate other people its just human nature.
Haters Gonna Hate.That was so weird to say
TheGangstaSheep
August 13th, 2012, 06:43 PM
I'm with Professional Russian on this one.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 06:47 PM
I'm with Professional Russian on this one.
The Fuck Did i just read? Thats one of the few times someones sided with me
WaffleSingSong
August 13th, 2012, 06:57 PM
Well, were all human, and Blacks, Asians (especially them, well, maybe because im halfly a part of them XD) and Hispanics should deserve all the same treatment of freedom and chance than whites.
However, I think blacks might be shielded TOO much. I mean, if you say anything bad about someone of another color, no matter how bad or good they actually were, you can be called a racist maybe 45% of the time with young adults at my school. Then again, most of them are actually usually girls at my school, and I bet all they want is a big'ol BBC in the bitch locker.
Then again, I could be wrong :P
And what about Asians or Hispanics? Oh, sure, people were up in arms about Obama being the first black president. But I bet they will not be as exited when a half-decent Asian or Hispanic nominee comes for office.
I'm sorry if I sounded racist, and I do not want to be. But sometimes races are shielded TOO much. And whites can be segregated just as much as blacks, asians, latinos, arabs and native Americans.
Professional Russian
August 13th, 2012, 07:00 PM
Well, were all human, and Blacks, Asians (especially them, well, maybe because im halfly a part of them XD) and Hispanics should deserve all the same treatment of freedom and chance than whites.
However, I think blacks might be shielded TOO much. I mean, if you say anything bad about someone of another color, no matter how bad or good they actually were, you can be called a racist maybe 45% of the time with young adults at my school. Then again, most of them are actually usually girls at my school, and I bet all they want is a big'ol BBC in the bitch locker.
Then again, I could be wrong :P
And what about Asians or Hispanics? Oh, sure, people were up in arms about Obama being the first black president. But I bet they will not be as exited when a half-decent Asian or Hispanic nominee comes for office.
I'm sorry if I sounded racist, and I do not want to be. But sometimes races are shielded TOO much. And whites can be segregated just as much as blacks, asians, latinos, arabs and native Americans.
Christ i said i didnt like obama in my school and they started calling me racist. Blacks are protected i guaranty it
MisterSix
August 13th, 2012, 07:28 PM
Well here in New Zealand the Maoris use the Treaty of Waitangi to get what ever they want.
They are given all these special learning programs for their kids that are maori only. God help the little white kid that wants to do it 'cause his/her friends are.
They don't even give their kids breakfast 'cause the schools do it now.
They are given free money for as long as they want (unemployment benefit).
level_up
August 14th, 2012, 06:39 AM
well since you gave us a definition of white privilege, then I'll just answer the second part and sayyyy that it will only ever change if blacks and other minorities start integrating more with the rest of society. America always gets called a 'melting pot', but that's only true with white races. African Americans are still kind of isolated from white people and as long as that stays true and there are more of us than there are of them, then there's still going to be white privilege as you defined it .
Twilly F. Sniper
August 14th, 2012, 06:48 AM
White Privilege will only fade if the human desire to be greater fades unfortunately...
anymasy
August 14th, 2012, 07:32 AM
We are all from Adam and Eve. What are we talking about then?
root
August 14th, 2012, 07:35 AM
We are all from Adam and Eve. What are we talking about then?
ehh, i'm an atheist and people tend to take the creation story as a contextual thing rather than a literal thing.
In reality, the first humans are believed to originate from Tanzania (founded by the Leakys) because of humanoid remains. That means, our ancestors at some point were all black. So yeah.
Truth
August 17th, 2012, 04:08 AM
Coming from a white girl, no, you can not be racist to white people. White people were never and are currently not oppressed.
Yes, white privilege exists. This is especially prevalent in:
- not worrying about unfair treatment from cops
- having a majority of models/tv stars/dolls look like you
- if James Holmes was of color there would not be a case over it. Questions like "did he have mental illness?" would be discarded and he would just be thrown in jail.
When people say "white privilege exists", they are not blaming it on EVERY white person. It's the way that it is as a result from events happening over a long period of time. Of course these examples don't always happen, but a good majority of the time they do.
Also, if you are white and get offended over the word "cracker", please spare yourself looking stupid. Cracker is not an oppressive term, in fact, it's used to describe the oppressive historical nature of white people. (the *crack* of a whip)
I'm not headstrong about this kind of stuff, but it bothers me when white people get all offended. There is no reason to be. Often times Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, etc... will exclude me from conversations, games, activities, etc... for the simple fact I am white.
There is no such thing as white privilege. When I look at TV, I see a figure that is unattainable regardless of whether or not I'm black, white, or asian. It doesn't matter, considering being any of those races won't instantly give me a muscular body, nice hair, and a manly face.
You act as if white people have a easier life. No, because I have long hair, bags under my eyes, and wear a hoody I'll be accused of shop lifting and having drugs regardless of whether it's true.
It's nothing to do with race. Creating that distinction that things happen specifically because of the color of your skin is what's racist.
root
August 17th, 2012, 04:14 AM
Often times Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, etc... will exclude me from conversations, games, activities, etc... for the simple fact I am white.
There is no such thing as white privilege. When I look at TV, I see a figure that is unattainable regardless of whether or not I'm black, white, or asian. It doesn't matter, considering being any of those races won't instantly give me a muscular body, nice hair, and a manly face.
You act as if white people have a easier life. No, because I have long hair, bags under my eyes, and wear a hoody I'll be accused of shop lifting and having drugs regardless of whether it's true.
It's nothing to do with race. Creating that distinction that things happen specifically because of the color of your skin is what's racist.
damn, that sounded pro.
But I kinda agree with Bath about the James Holmes thing.
Carlsen
August 25th, 2012, 06:52 AM
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There is no white privilege. I think globalisation and multiculture have much to do with this.
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Now your playing the race card. its a bunch of bullshit. if anything the minoitys get off easier.
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