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Peggy McIntosh "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Napsack."

Whiteness isn't celebrated because whiteness is invisible. It is considered mainstream and generic. So much so that in many social realms where race "isn't an issue" or "anyone can fill this position," whiteness is the standard and this is evidenced by the decisions people make across social contexts.

No one's to blame for the perpetuation of this, so there is no "woe is us" or "shame on you all". This is ingrained in our society. When people generally say they "don't see color," they are lying. There's no need to lie. There's nothing wrong with seeing color. We're conscious human beings who see all of the categorical inequalities that we've created (Charles Tilly's Durable Inequality). It's what you think about and do when you "see color" that makes the difference.

If you all have not seen the movie "Crash" you need to. I think everyone who has an opinion on this subject would love that movie.

You're right, there shouldn't be a distinction. So, until other cultures' history is included in general history textbooks, there will continue to be a separation, unfortunately.

It is only separation when AmeriKKKans allow it to be so.

There's nothing wrong with distinction and a degree of separation. Everyone is not the same or equal, although equality and oneness should be the goals. Not sameness.

Distinction and a degree of separation are what humanity is based off of. It is when people exaggerate the disctinctions and separations that there's a problem. This can be seen all over the world but AmeriKKKa sticks out so much because we claim to be such a super power and marker of civilization and democracy.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Tom Earp

I get tired of People saying, well the Minoritys just havent had a chance to do better! Bull Shit. They have the chance and dont take the gauntlet up and do it! So, climb off of Your self Rightous asses and do something about it instead of whinning!:mad:

:eek: :eek: :eek: :mad: :mad: :mad:

I am so angered by this statement. I guess it makes you feel good to think that everything is equal and race doesn't matter and you've never exeperienced any advantages based on your race or sex. You obviously don't get it. Your comments are racist, uninformed, and unintelligent.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Virtuous Woman

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Originally posted by Tom Earp I get tired of People saying, well the Minoritys just havent had a chance to do better! Bull Shit. They have the chance and dont take the gauntlet up and do it! So, climb off of Your self Rightous asses and do something about it instead of whinning!:mad: :eek: :eek: :eek: :mad: :mad: :mad: I am so angered by this statement. I guess it makes you feel good to think that everything is equal and race doesn't matter and you've never exeperienced any advantages based on your race or sex. You obviously don't get it. Your comments are racist, uninformed, and unintelligent.

Uh-oh...you said the word "racist"...Now the Word-Police are gonna get you.

The truth is the truth

Here is the Link to the McIntosh Article:

http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/~mcisaac...Unpacking.html

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Virtuous Woman

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Originally posted by Tom Earp I get tired of People saying, well the Minoritys just havent had a chance to do better! Bull Shit. They have the chance and dont take the gauntlet up and do it! So, climb off of Your self Rightous asses and do something about it instead of whinning!:mad: :eek: :eek: :eek: :mad: :mad: :mad: I am so angered by this statement. I guess it makes you feel good to think that everything is equal and race doesn't matter and you've never exeperienced any advantages based on your race or sex. You obviously don't get it. Your comments are racist, uninformed, and unintelligent.

I wouldn't call his comments racist. He is expressing a sentiment that even blacks have expressed. There is always individual blame as well as system blame approaches to be considered.

My only issue is when people fall too far on either side. Tom is way in left field and calling people whiners and self righteous. This is coming from a guy who routinely displays poor spelling and articulation skills on this board. If he does the same off the board, you can't tell me that privilege is not salient in the year 2005.

As they should.

Crying wolf hurts your cause. Why you don't agree, I don't know.

-Rudey