This is old but relevant. Teaching has taught me that it is all true.
Racism - "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities" Merriam Webster, "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities " dictionary.com
Would these "traits and capacities" include things like dancing or speech.
Do the things you say affect other people, even if they do not immediately react, yes. So perhaps a comment made months ago is "over and done" but the intention and the resulting hurt are still there.
There is no difference between the racist that uses the "n" word and the racist that stereotypes people based on their race. There is no difference between a black or white racist. And both types do exist.
People make racist comments in front of others all the time, almost without even knowing they have made them. No one can change, no one can self-reflect unless someone tells them that they are wrong.
There are so many different kinds of racism...think about what you say when you say it, you may be offending someone because of your ignorance and ignorance is no excuse.
Excuses are for people who know they are wrong and want to continue to be wrong. Those are the kind of people NO ONE needs in their life.
* You can not hold an entire race responsible for one persons actions.
* You can not expect change without showing people the error in their ways.
* You can not deny who you are, you can only make yourself better.
Admit your faults and change. Admit your strengths and fly free.
Would these "traits and capacities" include things like dancing or speech.
Do the things you say affect other people, even if they do not immediately react, yes. So perhaps a comment made months ago is "over and done" but the intention and the resulting hurt are still there.
There is no difference between the racist that uses the "n" word and the racist that stereotypes people based on their race. There is no difference between a black or white racist. And both types do exist.
People make racist comments in front of others all the time, almost without even knowing they have made them. No one can change, no one can self-reflect unless someone tells them that they are wrong.
There are so many different kinds of racism...think about what you say when you say it, you may be offending someone because of your ignorance and ignorance is no excuse.
Excuses are for people who know they are wrong and want to continue to be wrong. Those are the kind of people NO ONE needs in their life.
* You can not hold an entire race responsible for one persons actions.
* You can not expect change without showing people the error in their ways.
* You can not deny who you are, you can only make yourself better.
Admit your faults and change. Admit your strengths and fly free.