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In reply to the discussion: For some of my fellow white people, who feel you have been victimized due to your race [View all]CreekDog
(46,192 posts)17. My mom bought the book when i was a kid
Last edited Sat Jan 11, 2014, 11:34 AM - Edit history (1)
My friends and i, some white some not, would read it to each other.
"How White People Talk:
'it's been a month of Sundays'
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For some of my fellow white people, who feel you have been victimized due to your race [View all]
CreekDog
Jan 2014
OP
Re: "right....sigh..."I have been racially stereotyped" ...come on man." You do realize.....
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#33
Re: "this isn't about YOUR personal problems....do you understand???" Never said it was.
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#60
Now you asked me if I ever experienced it myself in the other thread...
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#61
"Now you asked me if I ever experienced it myself in the other thread..." Where?
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#65
And, as far as I can see, I haven't *directly* benefitted from "White Privilege".
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#75
it happened to me a couple times. nothing major but it was enough to feel what it was like,
dionysus
Jan 2014
#100
Agreed. What total loser posted this thread? Must be a rwnj here as a troll. nt
okaawhatever
Jan 2014
#10
I imagine many dullards also believe that social issues are "yummy flamebait"
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#13
so it's not about white people v everyone else as many white people agree with the op
JI7
Jan 2014
#12
How is there a disagreement that there is Racism Misogyny and Homophobia in the U.S.?
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#43
Then why are you arguing FOR White people saying they are not "privileged"
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#58
If you agree on the basics, then why does the term "white privilege" seem to bother you so much?
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#62
"Ostensibly, it is... used to describe the overall condition of white people in general."
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#110
Okay then....this is what this is about...You are arguing with my position which is...that they DO!
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#63
I think you replied to someone who was also replying to this person....
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#84
And again, this is a complex issue in which dualistic thinking doesn't apply well.
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#93
Of course an individual of whatever group can experience "ism", but to say privilege does not exist
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#120
The real problem is certain groups experience bigotry, arrest, lower wages, suspicion, poorer school
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#122
"blame innocent white people for your own individual circumstances & poor life choices". Wow.
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#141
there ARE exceptions to the rule...but YOU have benefitted whether you like it or not...
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#125
Because until privilege is acknowledged to exist, things can not change to lessen it. Not trying to
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#129
It is impossible to do away with actions based on bigotry as it will hurt those being disadvantaged?
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#136
So don't try and work toward equality. Don't work towards making schools be more comparable because
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#140
Thanks. I agree that none of us fit JUST 1 group, but if you compare 1 characteristic, typically 1
uppityperson
Jan 2014
#154
but those things aren't a result of systemic and structural racism, mysogyny, and homophobia...
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#147
I think it's causing hostility from people who are uncomfortable discussing the topic
Gormy Cuss
Jan 2014
#45
I think race relations are an uncomfortable topic for many people white, black or otherwise
Kurska
Jan 2014
#47
I'm still not getting what glorious and objective truth that is being imparted here n/t
Kurska
Jan 2014
#57
Re: "the truth is because they don't as a rule have adverse things happen to them".
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#70
#92 was in reply to Kurska, though.....I think you may have misread me there. nt
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#98
The History of White People in America-- a great, satirical mockumentary made in 1985 by Martin Mull
LanternWaste
Jan 2014
#15
Have you been racially profiled...has anyone ever followed you around a store
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#30
Even working-class white people do have certain relative advantages, such as those you named.
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#67
EXACTLY....I have been trying all day to get this concept across to Joe....
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#69
Though this is undoubtedly true, there are still some issues with the use of the word "privilege"...
AverageJoe90
Jan 2014
#97
You have more privilege than the people of color who also live in Appalachia.
Gormy Cuss
Jan 2014
#39
Social class is a very important factor that many downplay, for whatever reasons.
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#64
then there you go..."this is very rare" (if this story is true...sounds like "Welfare Queen" woo
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#152
This sounds made up. Similar to the stories my grandparents used to tell me...
Gravitycollapse
Jan 2014
#35
You are not a victim, I am! No, I am a bigger victim! Pick me! You can't be one, only me
The Straight Story
Jan 2014
#52
We all have relative advantages and disadvantages in life. I'll agree with that much.
nomorenomore08
Jan 2014
#73
Maybe you should stay in teh lounge where you won't be referred to as a DOUCHEBAG.
madinmaryland
Jan 2014
#123