I think the term we're looking for here, is reverse racism. That's when you treat someone of another race different, but not in a negative way.
Eg. You never hold doors open for people, but a black lady is walking right behind you, and you decide to get the door for her, because if you don't, people might think that you're being racist by not getting the door for her.
I think the term we're looking for here, is reverse racism. That's when you treat someone of another race different, but not in a negative way.
Eg. You never hold doors open for people, but a black lady is walking right behind you, and you decide to get the door for her, because if you don't, people might think that you're being racist by not getting the door for her.
Pretty much. But the OP would have us believe that you are racist for holding open the door, which is absurd if we are to hold that racism is a negative thing.
I don't much care for the term 'reverse racism' because it doesn't make much sense. Something is either racist or it isn't imo.
Also, nobody ever commented on my question - is the NAACP racist?
Racism as a concept is neither inherently good or bad (from a moral standpoint)
It is simply a word to identify when actions / beliefs / etc are based solely on the reason of race.
Mark
This is NOT how the term racist or racism is generally used in society. By your standard I agree that both OP statements are racist.
Looking back, you are the one who posted the dictionary definition. You cannot simply ignore the definition 1. and accept only def. 2. Even that #2 definition relies on a very negative use of the word discrimination.
There's a reason #1 is, well, #1.
If I had to base my beliefs / life / definitions on the masses, I'd probably shoot myself.
Mark
Fine do whatever you want then, you racist. (note that I'm not using the masses definition, i'm using my own, secret definition). Note also that this makes me look insane.
The NAACP is what society would probably call small "r" racist. I say this in the context that Women-only health clubs are small "s" sexist. They both technically fit the definition of the word, I guess, but no one really cares except the loons who like to pick nits.
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If your reasoning for not voting for a certain candidate is their colour you are racist.
If your reasoning for voting for a certain candidate is their colour you are racist.
Simple.
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Eg. You never hold doors open for people, but a black lady is walking right behind you, and you decide to get the door for her, because if you don't, people might think that you're being racist by not getting the door for her.
Pretty much. But the OP would have us believe that you are racist for holding open the door, which is absurd if we are to hold that racism is a negative thing.
I don't much care for the term 'reverse racism' because it doesn't make much sense. Something is either racist or it isn't imo.
Also, nobody ever commented on my question - is the NAACP racist?
It is simply a word to identify when actions / beliefs / etc are based solely on the reason of race.
Mark
I think the term racism fits perfectly actually.
In both A and B the voter is making a decision based on race. Therefore he is exercising racism. See... simple
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This is NOT how the term racist or racism is generally used in society. By your standard I agree that both OP statements are racist.
Looking back, you are the one who posted the dictionary definition. You cannot simply ignore the definition 1. and accept only def. 2. Even that #2 definition relies on a very negative use of the word discrimination.
There's a reason #1 is, well, #1.
Are they both a racist statement based on the definition of the term? Yes
Are they both a racist statement based on how most people would answer? Maybe
Mark
Society's common usage makes up one definition, doesn't it? Probably the most important definition, really. I mean, gay has several definitions too.
If I had to base my beliefs / life / definitions on the masses, I'd probably shoot myself.
Mark
Fine do whatever you want then, you racist. (note that I'm not using the masses definition, i'm using my own, secret definition). Note also that this makes me look insane.
Clearly BigMike's never met me if he thinks calling me insane somehow hurts...
Are you going to be at Royal Cup? I'd like to buy you a beer!
Mark
Jerry Seinfeld: Hello? Who is this? Donna Chang? Oh, I'm sorry, I must have dialed the wrong number.
Elaine Benes: Donna Chang?
Jerry: Should have talked to her. I love Chinese women.
Elaine: Isn't that a little racist? Jerry If I like their race, how can that be racist?
-- Seinfeld Episode #90, The Chinese Woman, Oct. 13, 1994.
I really didn't mean to call you insane, though I see how you inferred that. You're just wrong about racism
Yes I will be there, playing for Waterloo 1, I think.
That, I believe, is what is called a walk off home run. Not even a Sidler could argue with that!