In the theme of the post before this one... Where it starts if we want to change the world? It starts with the person in the mirror! Many are under the delusion racism doesnt exist; a definition below. Main Entry: rac·ism Pronunciation: \ˈrā-ˌsi-zəm also -ˌshi-\ Function: noun Date: 1933 1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race 2 : racial prejudice or discrimination — rac·ist \-sist also -shist\ noun or adjective Now based on the definition above, specifically number 1, there are advantages melanin has in the human body and an abundance of it is a positive thing. Now at the same time based on ones geographic region, certain phenotypes and genotypes have specific advantages... A Superiority! THAT IS NOT RACIST OR RACISM... Its fact! Now when we address definition 2 more clarity is brought to the word and an understanding occurs that this must come from a position of power or control! Meaning you can be bias, bigoted and prejudice but you cant be racist unless you come from a position of control or power! We live in a system of white supremacy and every day we live that system it is re-enforced by the use of money and religious beliefs! I cant stand when people say... I DONT SEE COLOR. Unless you are blind... What a crock of shit! This system of Institutionalized Racism must come to an end!! This timeline is focused on trying to make each of us and the world better! Much deeper in this timeline is a post I made called Class Divided. It was the first time Jane Elliott ran her experiment called Brown eyes versus Blue eyes to expose racism and to get young minds to think about it and address it. WELL JANE IS STILL AT IT AT 81... youtu.be/6MYHBrJIIFU She has been using this teaching method for many years and with a profound affect on many! In this exercise she challenges those in the class to experience things from another perspective and then determine... How Racist Are You? As stated in the post before this one... Change starts with the person in the mirror and even if you have a clear understanding of racism I would suggest you take 47:28 of your time to watch this exercise and the interviews in it! TO THOSE THAT WANT A BETTER WORLD; IT STARTS WITH NOT DENYING WHAT EXIST and MAKING AN EFFORT TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!
Posted on: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 00:38:01 +0000
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