Racial and Ethnic Double Standards
Okay, I know this kind of topic has gone to hell and back, but after a few recent 'situations' at my school, I have to bring it back to life-
I would first like to make the statement that I am by no means racist...I am simply aware of the racial and ethnic standards that exist in todays society, and I'm rather sickend by them.
First, I'm sick of hearing black people call eachother 'Niggah', especially when I hear them constantly bitching about the racial torment they suffer through, and the ethnic problems they face on a daily basis...To me, we should all be trying to break away from these racial slurs, and come to realize that we won't make any social advances [racially] if we don't first change our ways.
I'm also sick of the double standard, of the fact that it is not okay for white people such as myself to use racial slurs (I don't want to, i'm just trying to get my point across) yet it's okay for a black or hispanic ect to call us 'whiteboy, honkey, oakie, or redneck'. To me, these terms are just as bad as "nigger, spic, wetback and whop" and need to be abolished completley, as well as the attitude that makes it okay for certain races to use them.
I am also growing rather tired of people pulling the "It's because I'm (insert race/ethnicity here) isn't it?" To me, making a satement like this makes the speaker just as racist as the person they're acusing of racism...
i guess i just need to rant or something, although as always, I value every one's opinions, as this can be a learning experience for all of us, should the discussion be maintained with no fights.
I sure hope I didn;t offend anyone with this..and if i did, I'm sorry.
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