University fo Okahoma-Sigma Alpha Epsilon-Racial Chant

[DeltaBetaBaby]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I don't think I'm a racist, but that doesn't mean I'm free of the subtle racisms pervading the society of which I am part of the majority. Personally, I think it's healthier to admit that and try to be on guard for it than to deceive myself into thinking that I don't have a racist bone in my body.

My sinuses are not happy at all right now, so apologies if this isn't making any sense.

I mostly agree with you. We were all brought up in a racist system, and we either work to dismantle that or we don't. That's why things like internalized racism exist, and why "not seeing race" is still a problem.

But I don't think that minimizing the actions of men who sang about lynching really helps in any way. They don't actually hate black people? Great, but their actions are still reinforcing the status quo.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

But I don't think that minimizing the actions of men who sang about lynching really helps in any way. They don't actually hate black people? Great, but their actions are still reinforcing the status quo.

Absolutely. I hope I didn't come across as minimizing their actions; that was not my intent. I certainly think they should be criticized and held accountable for racist behavior. I just would focus on the racist behavior of the SAEs rather than focusing on the SAEs as racists.