[Discussion] Why do people misunderstand racism?

[Donald Trump]

Hey guys.

So, I've recently encountered multiple situation where people apply or imply racism in the wrong way. It's happening far too often and I find it sad that it's the go-to word in almost any interaction that's negative. The worst part about it is that people tend to use racism as a gateway to other words. I heard someone say "***-based racism" the other day, and I almost slapped someone because of it.

The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races.

That is racism. It's been defined and will always be defined as such. A white man shooting a black man is not racism. A middle-eastern resident getting on a plane to New York is not racism. An Asian resident eating rice is not racism. A man only dating his race is not racism.

What are your thoughts on this? Is racism largely misunderstood in our generation?

 

[Joon]

Because we are not taught racism....

 

[Mypower]

Thank You !!! Someone made a thread calling me a racist yesterday for asking if he was black. XD

 

[Sol Ku]

Because this generation is taught that everything is sexist and racist if you look at it hard enough.

 

[Clouds]

Because people are idiots. Searching for drama like there is no tomorrow...~_~

 

[V h o]

It has other

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, and some are synonymous with prejudice or hatred.

 

[-immortal-]

Because people are imbeciles

 

[Nooby Kyuubi]

Blame tumblr.

 

[Multiply]

prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.

Another definition.

 

[Bling Kai]

Lots of people are pretty stupid that's why. For example some frequently use words the wrong way. Like the word troll people on this site use that word wrong a LOT!

 

[Yusuke Urameshi]

Because modern society is being oversensitive to things. Things like racism and sexism aren't racism and sexism now.

"I think a girl would like a chick flick more than a guy." Oh, that's sexist. Not at all.
"I don't like that guy (who could be black)." Oh, that's racist. No, I dislike white people too. Shut your face.

Things are taken way out of line because people are idiots. Bottom line.

 

[ColdSummer]

Yeah, there are some pretty moronic individuals out there who think that stereotypes automatically equate to racism. Because here in the U.S., people love being part of a protected class. People also love feeling like they're an underdog in society. Easiest way to do so is to perceive and denounce anything white people do as racist. Low IQ tactics for sure.

 

[Donald Trump]

Because we are not taught racism....

> This makes sense

Thank You !!! Someone made a thread calling me a racist yesterday for asking if he was black. XD

> Please direct me to this person so I can spend every day of my life Neg-repping them.

Because this generation is taught that everything is sexist and racist if you look at it hard enough.

> True.

Because people are idiots. Searching for drama like there is no tomorrow...~_~

> True.

It has other

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, and some are synonymous with prejudice or hatred.

> The problem with that is that is that all 3 words used in the second definition are not entirely based on racism, but general differences in opinion.

Because people are imbeciles

> True.

Blame tumblr.

> Where?

Another definition.

> Look above.

Most people are pretty stupid that's why.

> True.

Because modern society is being oversensitive to things. Things like racism and sexism aren't racism and sexism now.

"I think a girl would like a chick flick more than a guy." Oh, that's sexist. Not at all.
"I don't like that guy (who could be black)." Oh, that's racist. No, I dislike white people too. Shut your face.

Things are taken way out of line because people are idiots. Bottom line.

> True.

Me personally, I think that people take way to many situations out of context and make them racist without thinking.

 

[Sol Ku]

>Blame tumblr
>Where?
Anywhere that place is a cesspool of stupidity.

 

[Mypower]

> This makes sense

> Please direct me to this person so I can spend every day of my life Neg-repping them.

> True.

> True.

> The problem with that is that is that all 3 words used in the second definition are not entirely based on racism, but general differences in opinion.

> True.

> Where?

> Look above.

> True.


> True.

Me personally, I think that people take way to many situations out of context and make them racist without thinking.

He's banned right now. XD XD XD

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[Donald Trump]

>Blame tumblr
>Where?
Anywhere that place is a cesspool of stupidity.

That sums up the internet.

 

[Nooby Kyuubi]

That sums up the internet.

Tumblr is on its own level of stupidity, believe it or not.

 

[Sol Ku]

That sums up the internet.

I haven't seen a place so ignorant of the words "Sexism" and "Racism" in my life,
you can look up any 'social justice' blog on there
and you should be able to see why most people laugh and hate that site.

 

[Multiply]

> The problem with that is that is that all 3 words used in the second definition are not entirely based on racism, but general differences in opinion.

Lmao what. Using big words in a definition makes it invalid because it does not support your claim in the slightest? Lol..


You don't think prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against someone because of the color of their skin is racism?

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[Donald Trump]

He's banned right now. XD XD XD

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> Wow, I quit. XD

Tumblr is on its own level of stupidity, believe it or not.

> I guess I'll block myself from it for my own good.

I haven't seen a place so ignorant of the words "Sexism" and "Racism" in my life,
you can look up any 'social justice' blog on there
and you should be able to see why most people laugh and hate that site.

> I'll take a look before I block it.

Lmao what. Using big words in a definition makes it invalid because it does not support your claim in the slightest? Lol..


You don't think prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against someone because of the color of their skin is racism?

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> Kid, I rarely insight an argument on a website, and clearly this is a case where my philosophy still stands. Come back to me when you can read and interpret what someone says and respect an opinion rather than blatantly insulting it because you lack a build of self-respect.