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Racism is fundamental to virtually every social interaction in the US. It's not always virulent or violent, but it is always present.
by idontpost 8y ago
Racism is fundamental to virtually every social interaction in the US.
It's not always virulent or violent, but it is always present.
- umvi 8y agoRacism is rampant in virtually every first world country but US's brand of racism gets the most media coverage. Many European countries are extremely racist toward gypsies/romani. When I lived in Italy, the Italians were openly derisive to anyone that looked eastern european, even if they were complete strangers ("careful around those romani down the street, they are all liars and thieves"). Good luck getting a job at an italian-owned business if you are of eastern european decent. Japan is also extremely racist toward non-Japanese people to the point they will only let you live in foreigner-quarantined housing complexes.
- mandevil 8y agoDon't think it's just the US. I once worked with an otherwise lovely Swedish software engineer, who was constantly spouting anti-Danish "jokes" and insults. It was disconcerting. I wasn't sure whether to stand up for the Danes, tell him a lie that my mother was Danish, or what. Is anti-Danish racism even a thing?
- wpietri 8y agoI'm not sure why this is getting downvoted. Those skeptical should watch this recent lecture from Dr. Robin DiAngelo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ey4jgoxeU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45ey4jgoxeU Or they might also read the book the talk was based on: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807047414 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0807047414