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Originally Posted by bELyVIS
Of course these words are racist, they are used to identify races. Later people changed to use other words to describe these races. As far as negroid, who said this was used to identify the race as inferior? God? If God didn't then it was another man. If you are willing to let another man say your race is inferior and accept it, then you have done exactly what he wanted you to, feel inferior. This all goes back to only you can allow yourself to feel about anything how you allow it. I think you allow yourself to feel this way and then come on here trying to validate those feelings. When people on here argue with you about it, in your head you are saying to yourself "I knew they were this way!". This seems to be a vicious cycle since your post always seem to revert back to racial issues (or sexual ones).
I have been called Caucasian, white, Hispanic, Mexican-American, Chicano, etc., but no one word defines me nor do I allow them to hurt me because I know who I am.
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I identify as black, which describes my race. The word "black" doesn't mean that I'm physically inferior. Others identify as white. The word "white" doesn't mean that they're physically superior. It's possible to describe one's race without bringing in racist ideals.
"Hispanic" is another word that isn't politically correct because of the implications of colonization. To say that a Puerto Rican is "Hispanic" is wrong, because Spain does not own or control Puerto Rico.
I'm sorry that you feel that I allow these to be my feelings, because I strongly disagree. We are all subconsciously affected by race relations. I could simply say, "I feel that all white people are racist," and be done with it. Is it simply that I allow myself to feel politically incorrect for thinking this way? Is it as simple as, "I feel bad for thinking this way - but hey, I'm allowing myself to feel bad, so I'm going to ignore that feeling now"?
To me, the answer is no. I'm now aware of the fact that I sometimes look at a white person and automatically assume that they're racist. Now, I'm going to try to change that. It's the same thing as when I am called a derogatory term. "I feel ashamed and humiliated for being the victim of racism. Now, am I going to ignore these feelings, or am I going to do something about that?" That's how I think.
The psychological effects of racism are not as simple as, "I'm going to get over it now."
http://www.rivier.edu/journal/RCOAJ-...88-Crocker.pdf