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[MissBrattified]

...just trying to give Austin the benefit of the doubt until he showed up to explain himself. Which he didn't...yet.

For a little clarity, some definitions:

Originally Posted by dictionary.com

rac·ism - noun
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.

rac·ist - noun
1.
a person who believes in racism, the doctrine that a certain human race is superior to any or all others.

Stereotyping (of which most of us are guilty from time to time), prejudices and even ignorance do not necessarily = racism. I have my own prejudices and perceptions, which have evolved over time as I've matured, been educated and experienced more of the world and the people around me. Even if I think something that turns out to be inaccurate, that doesn't make me a "racist." That word gets bandied about too freely, much the same as the word "abuse."

Gentle correction is better, and let's reserve the accusation of racism for people who truly exhibit it.

[warrior]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

...just trying to give Austin the benefit of the doubt until he showed up to explain himself. Which he didn't...yet.

For a little clarity, some definitions:




Stereotyping (of which most of us are guilty from time to time), prejudices and even ignorance do not necessarily = racism. I have my own prejudices and perceptions, which have evolved over time as I've matured, been educated and experienced more of the world and the people around me. Even if I think something that turns out to be inaccurate, that doesn't make me a "racist." That word gets bandied about too freely, much the same as the word "abuse."

Gentle correction is better, and let's reserve the accusation of racism for people who truly exhibit it.

I don't really need definitions to know how I feel about a comment that says she has a clear voice for a "BLACK LADY". It is what it is. He may not have intended for it to sound the way that it did, however the comment sounds both racist and stereotypical.

As a white woman, I can't imagine you would understand the true meaning of "Racist" anyway. As you have stated, "That word gets bandied about too freely, much the same as the word abuse." Additionaly, I simply asked for clarification. After receiving none, I still gave him the benefit of the doubt and saying that if you didn't mean it that way, just be careful about statements like that because they are easily read in such a way that sends the message of "RACISM and STEREOTYPING".

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by warrior

I don't really need definitions to know how I feel about a comment that says she has a clear voice for a "BLACK LADY". It is what it is. He may not have intended for it to sound the way that it did, however the comment sounds both racist and stereotypical.

As a white woman, I can't imagine you would understand the true meaning of "Racist" anyway. As you have stated, "That word gets bandied about too freely, much the same as the word abuse." Additionaly, I simply asked for clarification. After receiving none, I still gave him the benefit of the doubt and saying that if you didn't mean it that way, just be careful about statements like that because they are easily read in such a way that sends the message of "RACISM and STEREOTYPING".

warrior, with all due respect, you're not the only person on this thread talking about Austin's post, and since I didn't quote you, you shouldn't assume I provided definitions *just* for you.

P.S.:

Originally Posted by warrior

As a white woman, I can't imagine you would understand the true meaning of "Racist" anyway.

Touche.