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This is a disturbing comment to me, aside from the subtle (or not so subtle) sexism in the last line. Inherently, racism, sexism, etc. is when we discriminate
by F_J_H 7y ago
This is a disturbing comment to me, aside from the subtle (or not so subtle) sexism in the last line.
Inherently, racism, sexism, etc. is when we discriminate against or judge someone based on the "group" to which they belong, or worse, based on a stereotype of the group they belong to, whether that group is defined by race, sexuality, culture, or social economic class.
It would be a fair comment to say one doesn't feel sorry for Korey because her predicament was brought on by her unacceptable behavior. However, it's quite another thing to not feel sorry for her simply because of her perceived social economic class. It sounds like something you'd read in an Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn book, uttered by a proletariat after a "rich" farmer (i.e. bourgeoisie) was murdered and his farm taken.
Let's put away the pitchforks.
*Edit: Missed word
- jariel 7y agoThere isn't any sexism in his statement and frankly the implication that something is 'sexist' because of a mere reference to gender is problematic. Also - the comment is otherwise perfectly fair. These are public figures, their backgrounds are fair game for discussion - which is why it's covered. I don't think it's unfair to consider that someone's background growing up in hyper wealthy, entitled situation may affect their management outlook. Moreover, I disagree with the moderator that this amounts to ad-hominem or is a low value comment, any more than anything else.
- xnyan 7y agoWhy can’t someone be judged according to their lived material conditions? Also, Solzhenitsyn defecated more compelling arguments than this.
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