tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post5564523195436715759..comments2024-03-15T07:12:07.549-05:00Comments on Giftie Etcetera: The Obligation to Use White Privilege to Combat RacismGiftie Etceterahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-5659312027241844452015-12-21T17:19:48.274-06:002015-12-21T17:19:48.274-06:00Hi!
OK, I don't want to look stupid, but I don...Hi!<br />OK, I don't want to look stupid, but I don't see what was the issue in the watermelon incident?? (I'm not American, is that why I don't get it?)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-22926385202772288612015-11-26T07:10:30.742-06:002015-11-26T07:10:30.742-06:00I have lived in neighborhoods with little diversit...I have lived in neighborhoods with little diversity and for the last 15 years in areas where I am the token WASP. The truth is people are basically assholes. There is this unspoken message that only THE WHITE MAN has prejudges. SO not true. And not just in the Congo. Here. Right here. We are haters in a generalized way. <br /> The only way I've ever seen it change is in small personal ways. Confirming behaviors that tell another person, I see you, I acknowledge your existence, are an important part of the social contract. A smile, a thank you. A door held open. Not looking like you're about to mug someone. Not cutting someone off then slamming on your brakes. <br />There is something to be said for manners and thoughtfulness. It builds bridges. As does education. <br />All of us, everyone of us, has to stop making excuses and be the best we can be, and teach our children to value education, and honor, and honesty. Don't wait for the government to do it. Don't wait for the schools to do it. Don't tear down. Build up. <br />Frankly, I don't think it will happen because, as I said, people are basically assholes. It's easier to cry for change than to take personal responsibility and be positive change.<br /><br />Stepping off the soap box now!<br /><br />PS - I hope you told your friend yeah - and make it extra crispy.Tea in the Libraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05113281875697713530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-63802553819519437512015-11-05T13:17:40.852-06:002015-11-05T13:17:40.852-06:00What a great post. Great points and well written....What a great post. Great points and well written. I loved how you shared your personal experiences. Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323040221071835269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-7922871123282441792015-11-03T20:09:49.061-06:002015-11-03T20:09:49.061-06:00I agree. Racism is a big problem, and it's so...I agree. Racism is a big problem, and it's something that we all need to be aware of and talk about openly. Unfortunately, that type of thing seems to be human nature. When I was in Congo, people were the same color, but there were prejudices based on nationalities, tribes and clans. Some people considered a certain people group sub-human and treated them that way. We all need to stand up for those who don't have a voice.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192064538924964308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-85867728251414377892015-11-03T10:27:44.437-06:002015-11-03T10:27:44.437-06:00Thank you, TrayceeBee. That was a wonderful insigh...Thank you, TrayceeBee. That was a wonderful insight into my post!<br />Giftie Etceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-11764254341293900742015-11-03T09:38:14.218-06:002015-11-03T09:38:14.218-06:00Jaina - cool name/pic I play Hearthstone too!.... ...Jaina - cool name/pic I play Hearthstone too!.... I think you may be misunderstanding Giftie's post. Yes, racism does happen to all of us, no matter skin color or location. I have two nieces and one nephew who are "mixed" (white dad/black mom) and I can assure you that they are viewed much differently than my children (who are white) are. And I am in the Northeast! I don't think that Giftie was necessarily targeting the south. I think she was just conveying what happens where she lives. I make "northerners" generalizations all the time myself. <br /><br />Thank you Giftie for your Tuesday posts! I love the fact that you are brave enough to talk openly about a variety of difficult subjects that are close to your heart. =)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962759988828423369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-61686667130180403882015-11-03T09:29:41.668-06:002015-11-03T09:29:41.668-06:00"Your article made me angry by attributing ra..."Your article made me angry by attributing racism solely to whites. You cannot label someone racist by the color of his or her skin."<br /><br />Three things.<br /><br />First, it made you think. That was the point. Mission accomplished.<br /><br />Second, I did not and do not attribute racism solely to one group of people. I must correct you on that point so that my readers are clear. <br /><br />I did say that white people have a distinct advantage in the effort to attack racism at its core, and I stand by that!<br /><br />Third, I have no doubt racism is alive and well everywhere. However, I've only heard the "n" word used with no regard for who might be hurt in the South. That is my experience and what prompted me to write this. <br /><br />But you are certainly correct that racism is likely more global than I addressed here! Feel free to write about that on your own blog!Giftie Etceterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353862141419399333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863557816383416771.post-26016997153889324272015-11-03T09:07:52.430-06:002015-11-03T09:07:52.430-06:00Racism needs to be addressed. People do need to sp...Racism needs to be addressed. People do need to speak up for others. However, you make it sound as though racism is a one way street. It's alive and well all over the country. Having been raised in the South and lived all over the world, I can assure you that Southerners are not the end all be all when it comes to racism. Your article made me angry by attributing racism solely to whites. You cannot label someone racist by the color of his or her skin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com