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loyalsister

(13,390 posts)
7. Interesting...
Tue Jan 8, 2013, 10:45 PM
Jan 2013

I believe that "mulatto" was used when the "one drop" rule was in force. It was a distinct category that clarified that a person with one or even a few African American ancestors could look white. There had to be language for it they were very far from using a term as polite as "biracial."

"Race is more of a social construct than anything to do with the genetic ingredients of anyone's lineage."
Absolutely.. genetic studies have proven it.

I think we are at a point where we can not disregard the social construct and it's immense implications. We run into trouble when it comes to talking about difference. I endorse "black is beautiful" but, as a white person, "white pride" makes me uncomfortable. Irish pride, I can deal with.

Is it possible that in some ways to admit to being "white" in America is to either acknowledge the sins or to deny that they are sins? Is that where the real racial strife is?

yeah, a conservative coworker says the same thing Skittles Jan 2013 #1
but, they claim, he despises his white side BainsBane Jan 2013 #2
It's an idea that kind of worries me because of it's subtlety loyalsister Jan 2013 #5
Do we have a democracy Cynicus Emeritus Jan 2013 #3
I thought he was Hawaiian. Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #4
And what is the "mulatto" thing? DirkGently Jan 2013 #6
Interesting... loyalsister Jan 2013 #7
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