No, it is not impossible, and it does happen. Men are discriminated against, definitely not on a larger scale like women are though. In certain job fields (i.e. elementary teachers because children is "women's work"), there's a strong guarantee that it's the woman that will be getting custody of the child after divorce, men are more likely to be conscripted into the military (women are typically exempt from military conscription even where men are forced into battle and risk injury, emotional repercussions, and death), Males are more often victims of violent crime, as well as of legalized violence such as corporal punishment.Sexual assault of males is often taken less seriously, etc.
There are certain stereotypes associated with being White. For example, it's always the white person that's pictured/thought of as to be racist. Racism itself can be a system (and in this case, it isn't against whites). But there are certainly people of color that are racist towards whites, I know I've seen it.
For the record, I'll admit that I'm a female and not white. Just because sexism against women is more likely doesn't mean we should just turn away from the existence of sexism against men, because it certainly does exist.
And why do you think they're "barred" from certain occupations? Because those occupations are considered to be "female-based" occupations, and since it's "wrong" for a man to be considered female, there's a stigma attached to men who wish to pursue what are perceived by society to be feminine pursuits. It all goes back to misogyny and being anti-woman. And women get custody of children after divorce for the same reason; because it's seen as the woman's responsibility to raise the children. Raising children isn't a "male" thing to do, because it's considered feminine, and for a man to be feminine is bad.
And white people (speaking as a white person here), it's impossible for people to be racist towards whites. White people have never been subjected to slavery, colonisation, and dehumanisation by POCs. White people have the majority of the balance of power in society. Ergo, no, it's impossible to be racist against whites.
Racism(dictionary): 1.a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others. 2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination. 3.hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
If I am a colored person who believes whites are inferior to colored people solely because they're white, that because the first humans emerged from Africa that it's quite likely they were dark skinned and so dark skinned people have existed longer and deserve to be in power because of this, that because whites have had such a long history of colonization, and done nothing but leave destruction - death - and evil behind, and because of this they are unfit to be the superior race, and I see, think, and believe that white people are never to be trusted. I don't even want to associate with white people because I think they are less than I am. That the white man is the devil. What would you call me?
Sexism(dictionary): The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life.
If I'm a female that believes that men are intelligently inferior to women, while I admit that they are generally physically stronger in general - it will be intelligence that will rule, not brute strength. Currently, there are a higher percentages of women in universities than men, and the gender gap is still further widening. It's a given that females are more intelligent than males. Very soon, it will be women who will dominate in the work force. In fact, in the future, men won't even be necessary. The only way they'd be necessary is for sperm so we could continue the human race, but thanks to current technology, we can preserve and freeze sperm and make a woman pregnant without sexual intercourse! Woman though, will always be more important because without a woman, the human race will cease to exist, while a man's preserved sperm will be sufficient enough to get a woman pregnant. Because of this, i believe men are more inferior than women. What would you call me?
Right, because dictionary definitions are the end all and be all and are all written from the perspective of a not!privileged individual.
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And your examples aren't applicable at all. Name one society anywhere in history where women have ruled over men. Name one society where POCs have enslaved white people. Name one society where men have been completely subjugated, told that they don't have control over their own bodies, and were treated as chattel and property. Name one society where white people were completely subjugated, told that they didn't have control over their own bodies, and were treated as chattel and property. I'll wait.
Racism and sexism both include oppression. POCs have never oppressed white people. Women have never oppressed men. Therefore, your examples? Don't meant a damn thing.
Wow. One. And that's out of how many thousands of years of history and how long ago was that now? Hmmm. Name one MODERN society where men are subjugated and treated/respected less than women. Bet you can't come up with one because it doesn't exist.
Actually, there are quite a few, but I'd need resources which I don't have access to right now to give you a more complete list. I'll get back to you in about a month or so with that list.
...You do know those are a myth and no actual anthropological evidence exists to make the case they may have once existed? And in the mythos they are attached to, they - and their rulers - are often subjugated/conquered/romanced into submission by male heroes.
Try telling that to the white Europeans who were abducted into slavery by North African slave traders in times past. Tell that to the White Zimbabweans who have had all their possessions confiscated by the state and redistributed to Black farmers.
There are examples of real acts of racism against whites. You need to take off your blinkers of the USA being the whole world.
There are certain stereotypes associated with being White. For example, it's always the white person that's pictured/thought of as to be racist. Racism itself can be a system (and in this case, it isn't against whites). But there are certainly people of color that are racist towards whites, I know I've seen it.
For the record, I'll admit that I'm a female and not white. Just because sexism against women is more likely doesn't mean we should just turn away from the existence of sexism against men, because it certainly does exist.
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And white people (speaking as a white person here), it's impossible for people to be racist towards whites. White people have never been subjected to slavery, colonisation, and dehumanisation by POCs. White people have the majority of the balance of power in society. Ergo, no, it's impossible to be racist against whites.
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1.a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
2. a policy, system of government, etc., based upon or fostering such a doctrine; discrimination.
3.hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
If I am a colored person who believes whites are inferior to colored people solely because they're white, that because the first humans emerged from Africa that it's quite likely they were dark skinned and so dark skinned people have existed longer and deserve to be in power because of this, that because whites have had such a long history of colonization, and done nothing but leave destruction - death - and evil behind, and because of this they are unfit to be the superior race, and I see, think, and believe that white people are never to be trusted. I don't even want to associate with white people because I think they are less than I am. That the white man is the devil. What would you call me?
Sexism(dictionary): The belief that one sex (usually the male) is naturally superior to the other and should dominate most important areas of political, economic, and social life.
If I'm a female that believes that men are intelligently inferior to women, while I admit that they are generally physically stronger in general - it will be intelligence that will rule, not brute strength. Currently, there are a higher percentages of women in universities than men, and the gender gap is still further widening. It's a given that females are more intelligent than males. Very soon, it will be women who will dominate in the work force. In fact, in the future, men won't even be necessary. The only way they'd be necessary is for sperm so we could continue the human race, but thanks to current technology, we can preserve and freeze sperm and make a woman pregnant without sexual intercourse! Woman though, will always be more important because without a woman, the human race will cease to exist, while a man's preserved sperm will be sufficient enough to get a woman pregnant. Because of this, i believe men are more inferior than women. What would you call me?
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And your examples aren't applicable at all. Name one society anywhere in history where women have ruled over men. Name one society where POCs have enslaved white people. Name one society where men have been completely subjugated, told that they don't have control over their own bodies, and were treated as chattel and property. Name one society where white people were completely subjugated, told that they didn't have control over their own bodies, and were treated as chattel and property. I'll wait.
Racism and sexism both include oppression. POCs have never oppressed white people. Women have never oppressed men. Therefore, your examples? Don't meant a damn thing.
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There are examples of real acts of racism against whites. You need to take off your blinkers of the USA being the whole world.
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