How is racism differ from reverse racism

moe.ron · #1 07-26-2005, 11:37 AM

Disucss among yourself.

KSig RC · #2 07-26-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by moe.ron
Disucss among yourself.

"Reverse racism" is a ridiculous term, as it makes absolutely no sense.

"Racism" requires discrimination or other such negative effects applied to a person or group of people based solely on race. It requires a position of 'power' to deny something to another based purely on race. I'm not sure exactly how this could be 'reversed' . . .

As common shorthand, I understand that we commonly use 'reverse racism' to refer to discrimination against whites - I've done the same within the context of discussions, albeit in a fashion that made this shorthand clear.

The reality, though, is that discrimination against whites would simply be 'racism' in any situation in which it may arise. To label it something like 'reverse racism' is quite disingenuous, and may perhaps be a pernicious action. I'll explain that later if no one else attacks that point.

Rudey · #3 07-26-2005, 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by KSig RC
"Reverse racism" is a ridiculous term, as it makes absolutely no sense.

"Racism" requires discrimination or other such negative effects applied to a person or group of people based solely on race. It requires a position of 'power' to deny something to another based purely on race. I'm not sure exactly how this could be 'reversed' . . .

As common shorthand, I understand that we commonly use 'reverse racism' to refer to discrimination against whites - I've done the same within the context of discussions, albeit in a fashion that made this shorthand clear.

The reality, though, is that discrimination against whites would simply be 'racism' in any situation in which it may arise. To label it something like 'reverse racism' is quite disingenuous, and may perhaps be a pernicious action. I'll explain that later if no one else attacks that point.

STFU

-Rudey