So lifesaver, let me make sure I'm understanding your point.

You think its ok to make fun of a cultural group, whether the country has a history of racism or not?

Sorry, but I don't buy that.

That needs to be edited.

1). Open mouth.
2). Remove funnel of MOONSHINE.
3). Insert foot.

Lifesaver,
I'm going to have to disagree with you, as well. First, the recognition of racism is a pretty universal thing. The United Nations has a committee dedicated to the elimination of racism and discrimination. There was also the World Conference Against Racism in 2001. And we have deemed racism as an international human rights violation. But that's not really what we're talking about here.

When racism occurs, there are usually 2 groups involved – the discriminators and the discriminated against. Now, usually, the discriminators have some kind of power over those who are discriminated against. Most of the time it’s either political power, economic power, psychological/social power, or all of the above. So, how do you fight against this when you are poor and defenseless? And how do you become conscious of the fact that there exists something else in the world that doesn’t involve racism if that’s all you know? Being unconscious of a wrong-doing does not make it right. For example, imagine that the majority of people in a country believe that killing all children with blue eyes is acceptable because it hurts the aesthetic value of this country. You are saying that we cannot intervene in this case, despite the fact that these children would not be able to fight for their rights simply because they do not have the political clout as would adults in government.

There are some cases where I understand that cultural norms exist which my culture would dictate is wrong. For example, women in some countries must wear veils on their heads or cover their bodies from head to toe. For religious purposes, I understand this is not discrimination because they accept it as their culture, but there are many instances where discrimination exists and these groups do not accept it, but it’s very hard for them to fight against it. You should watch the movie “Hotel Rwanda.” Maybe you’ll get a taste of what I mean.

In the meantime, I’d like you to know that I’m not just paying lipservice to any of this. And that there are plenty of other effective ways of fighting against racism that doesn’t involve throwing away half of what you own.

How does that make sense?

You disagree with lifesaver because he thinks they should have the authority to deal with racism but are OK with sexism?

Many of those women have no choice but to wear the veils or they are beaten, jailed, raped, and killed. Many of those that do are also pressured. And yes, many also choose the veil over western styles.

-Rudey
--Women's rights is also addressed at the UN

Rudey, I meant specifically those which accept being veiled for religious purposes. I am not talking about those who are forced to wear it without their consent.