Does Racism go both ways?

[SteveandViv]

We all bleed the same colour.

Mark

Beer

[SteveandViv]

For those who think/believe racism/discrimation only goes 1 way...I wonder how many of you have lived in or close proximity to 'communities'?

I've live(d) in a few areas now with a high concentration of indigenous folks. May I suggest you also try living in the same type of area(s) before forming your opinions   

Oh, how right you are and Bazt - really

[alnjan]

racism/discrimation, yep but the only one that can not claim it is a white heterosexual male. 

[gordo350]

racism/discrimation, yep but the only one that can not claim it is a white heterosexual male.

Try being a scotsman in London

gordo350

[dazzler]

racism/discrimation, yep but the only one that can not claim it is a white heterosexual male.

That would be because a white heterosexual male in most parts of Australia would be ;

1. The sex with the strongest influence in society
2. In the majority of sexual orientation (straight)
3. The major race (Caucasian)

Live overseas, particularly in some Asian or Baltic countries, and the shoe will be well and truly on the other foot.

 

[austastar]

the shoe will be well and truly on the other foot.

Ain't that the truth!


I picked one little potty mouthed street urchin up by his shirt and held him over the balcony for his derogatory comments about me and my dinner date one evening.


Didn't he squeal his apology quickly, in English too.


cheers

[Beatle]

See, that's my argument as to why racism is one-way.  If you have a superiority complex like I do, it matters not what anyone else calls you.  And if I don't take offence at someone's comments to me, then they are not being racist. 

I on the other hand, because of the aforementioned superiority complex, would be considered a racist even in my sleep...without uttering a word.

When someone calls me a "fat, lazy, white,smartar$e, bastard,", I see their lips moving but all i hear is "well-fed, wealthy, lucky, intelligent, son of a publican".   

[BigJules]

Racism is not both ways, it's any way it's pointed.

I am a small "l" liberal and reckon I've got few prejudices, but I have got a few. Everyone has and it has been proven time and again that people are the most comfortable with those with whom they share the most similarities.

I believe there is some inherent racism in absolutely everyone, but some recognise this and consciously moderate their views where others rejoice in the demeaning of those not like themselves.

Remember, two wrongs don't make a right.


Julian

[briann532]

Racism is not both ways, it's any way it's pointed.

I am a small "l" liberal and reckon I've got few prejudices, but I have got a few. Everyone has and it has been proven time and again that people are the most comfortable with those with whom they share the most similarities.

I believe there is some inherent racism in absolutely everyone, but some recognise this and consciously moderate their views where others rejoice in the demeaning of those not like themselves.

Remember, two wrongs don't make a right.


Julian

I think that's the most intelligent thing I've heard in a long time.
Well said.

[Dogsbreakfast]

You are only racist if you are white. We don't even know what racism is. Live in the middle east or africa for awhile where they will kill you for being different race.

[scarps]

Try being a scotsman in London

gordo350

try owning a Jeep:-)

Actually edit that - wait til you buy your Jeep:-) You'll get no love from Toyonissa owners. 

[Ynot]

Racism is not both ways, it's any way it's pointed.

I am a small "l" liberal and reckon I've got few prejudices, but I have got a few. Everyone has and it has been proven time and again that people are the most comfortable with those with whom they share the most similarities.

I believe there is some inherent racism in absolutely everyone, but some recognise this and consciously moderate their views where others rejoice in the demeaning of those not like themselves.

Remember, two wrongs don't make a right.


Julian

Thanks Jules, well put.


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[Bird]

You are only racist if you are white.

Perfect example....

[gordo350]

try owning a Jeep:-)

Actually edit that - wait til you buy your Jeep:-) You'll get no love from Toyonissa owners.

Only thinking about buying a jeep and I'm already being vilified:)

gordo350

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Wouldn't have anything to do with your Avatar would it?
Was your 4by in the shop that day?
Yeah I know, cheap shot.  Just following everyone else's example they've set already.

Those ole Grey Tractors built  this country.
That's after Farmers worked out they couldn't afford to keep their horses.
Those Old Grey Fergies (I Think it is?) are almost indestructable.
I don't think any of the modern stuff will last any where near as long as they have.
And yes I do have my problems too, that's what the pills are for aren't they?
Don't know about those blue one's though.

[Bird]

Only thinking about buying a jeep

Why would you want a sex change

[scarps]

Wouldn't have anything to do with your Avatar would it?
Was your 4by in the shop that day?
Yeah I know, cheap shot.  Just following everyone else's example they've set already.

Those ole Grey Tractors built  this country.
That's after Farmers worked out they couldn't afford to keep their horses.
Those Old Grey Fergies (I Think it is?) are almost indestructable.
I don't think any of the modern stuff will last any where near as long as they have.
And yes I do have my problems too, that's what the pills are for aren't they?
Don't know about those blue one's though.

pfft, the blue one's are old technology these days.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Thanks Scarps.

[gordo350]

Wouldn't have anything to do with your Avatar would it?
Was your 4by in the shop that day?
Yeah I know, cheap shot.  Just following everyone else's example they've set already.

Those ole Grey Tractors built  this country.
That's after Farmers worked out they couldn't afford to keep their horses.
Those Old Grey Fergies (I Think it is?) are almost indestructable.
I don't think any of the modern stuff will last any where near as long as they have.
And yes I do have my problems too, that's what the pills are for aren't they?
Don't know about those blue one's though.

There's a 6 day trip every year that travels up through Marysville and surrounds that I have threatened to participate in. 30 or so fergies with a carry all fitted , swag and eskie. If I do it next year I'm dragging the ct with me. Won't slow the fergie down and it will go anywhere, anytime

gordo350

[camper48]

yes it works both ways
here in aussie land
have u travelled overseas
if u have then u know wat I mean

[jdove]

I work in a state govt school. We are not allowed to call a Black board a Black board, we have to call it a chalk board (we still have a few) because it may upset our indigenous kid's
But a White board can be called a White board ,not a erasable board.
Now that's double standards.

In the USA the black boards are actually green