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Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace? Does Joe Red

Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace? Does Joe Redneck lose jobs because he was born in Georgia rather than California? What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA? Not trying to be aggressive, I just want to know why you think the cultural discrimination against white Southerners is equivalent to that against Chinese ethnic groups that are being actively oppressed, or some other group that is being actively oppressed.

VyseofArcadia 7y ago
> What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA? Mostly things like how west coast liberals shouldn't decide policy for the whole country (as though they are.) Also they refer to you with derogatory nicknames for homosexual people. Source: I'm from Alabama.
- linuxftw 7y ago
  > Also they refer to you with derogatory nicknames for homosexual people. You're making a generalization about people, that is the problem right here.
x86_64Ubuntu 7y ago
He's just whining.
- linuxftw 7y ago
  I'm pointing out how easy it is to pick on other cultures, when if we really stop and try to be reflective of ourselves, can we say this is something we don't do here in the US (and wherever else)? "Oh, those people from place X don't like people from place Y!"
stcredzero 7y ago
Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace? In 2019, it has become fashionable to impute beliefs on another person on scant evidence. Perhaps as little as what someone looks like, or what 'type' they are based on the first impression. Back in the day, we used to call this bigotry. I dream of the day when all Americans will be judged not by [surface signifier] but by the content of their character. EDIT: If you are on the Left, then it is especially incumbent on you to call out your own side. What's more, if you're afraid to speak up, or frequently decide to hold your tongue, start asking yourself why. It's a frequent trope in history: Sociopaths co-opting a cause and the language of movements. https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths
linuxftw 7y ago
> What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA? You're generalizing people here. You can't say that a group of individuals 'say' anything about you without generalizing them. > Does Joe Redneck lose jobs because he was born in Georgia rather than California? First, that's a disparaging term, and it shouldn't be used in polite discourse. Do you agree, that southerners are perceived to be more racist, sexist, or homophobic by some people? Do you believe this perception could create a negative bias towards those people?
manfredo 7y ago
It had been demonstrated that resumes with country music listed as a pastime get less call backs than resumes with sailing. Some companies also discriminate on the basis of political views, which disproportionately limits the opportunities of southerners (e.g. asking for candidates' opinions on affirmative action program). There's also general disdain and hostility toward conservatives. Open denigration of conservatives is tolerated at my work place and discussion even includes thinly veiled threats of violence at times.

VyseofArcadia 7y ago

> What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA? Mostly things like how west coast liberals shouldn't decide policy for the whole country (as though they are.) Also they refer to you with derogatory nicknames for homosexual people. Source: I'm from Alabama.

linuxftw 7y ago
> Also they refer to you with derogatory nicknames for homosexual people. You're making a generalization about people, that is the problem right here.

x86_64Ubuntu 7y ago

He's just whining.

linuxftw 7y ago
I'm pointing out how easy it is to pick on other cultures, when if we really stop and try to be reflective of ourselves, can we say this is something we don't do here in the US (and wherever else)? "Oh, those people from place X don't like people from place Y!"

stcredzero 7y ago

Do people from the South (that aren't a part of traditionally discriminated groups) get discriminated against actively because of their birthplace? In 2019, it has become fashionable to impute beliefs on another person on scant evidence. Perhaps as little as what someone looks like, or what 'type' they are based on the first impression. Back in the day, we used to call this bigotry. I dream of the day when all Americans will be judged not by [surface signifier] but by the content of their character. EDIT: If you are on the Left, then it is especially incumbent on you to call out your own side. What's more, if you're afraid to speak up, or frequently decide to hold your tongue, start asking yourself why. It's a frequent trope in history: Sociopaths co-opting a cause and the language of movements. https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths https://meaningness.com/geeks-mops-sociopaths

linuxftw 7y ago

> What do those Southerners say about people like me living in San Francisco, CA? You're generalizing people here. You can't say that a group of individuals 'say' anything about you without generalizing them. > Does Joe Redneck lose jobs because he was born in Georgia rather than California? First, that's a disparaging term, and it shouldn't be used in polite discourse. Do you agree, that southerners are perceived to be more racist, sexist, or homophobic by some people? Do you believe this perception could create a negative bias towards those people?

manfredo 7y ago

It had been demonstrated that resumes with country music listed as a pastime get less call backs than resumes with sailing. Some companies also discriminate on the basis of political views, which disproportionately limits the opportunities of southerners (e.g. asking for candidates' opinions on affirmative action program). There's also general disdain and hostility toward conservatives. Open denigration of conservatives is tolerated at my work place and discussion even includes thinly veiled threats of violence at times.