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I guess my point of confusion is that it seems to me like angry homeless people using slurs are not an injustice visited upon Asian Americans, but rather garden
by sliverstorm 11y ago
I guess my point of confusion is that it seems to me like angry homeless people using slurs are not an injustice visited upon Asian Americans, but rather garden variety obnoxious people who in my experience hate everyone, not just Asian Americans.
I understand Asian Americans face systemic racism; it's just that the particular example at hand seems like something else.
My original parent is welcome to say things back if they like. But it just seems pointless, no matter what nationality you are.
Anyway, I know I'm on the "wrong" side of this discussion for HN, but that doesn't make me less confused.
- kelukelugames 11y agoYou are absolutely right. It should be easy to brush off homeless people, belligerent drivers, random drunk people, immature teenagers, dumb co-workers, etc. Minorities tend to be more sensitive because their armor has already been pierced multiple times. That's why "the confidence of a man" or "the confidence of a white man" is a saying. I know the crap I go through it's not even a fraction of hers but this is a good example. https://thsppl.com/why-i-m-absolutely-an-angry-black-woman-2cf74c95828#.4qv8322t2 https://thsppl.com/why-i-m-absolutely-an-angry-black-woman-2... It explains why some of my friends are super sensitive.
- sliverstorm 11y agoOk, that actually does make easy intuitive sense. I can understand being more sensitive or less self-assured. Thanks.