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It’s convenient to omit that the Irish were not considered “white” when they were being discriminated against. They were instead considered their own, distinct
by AlexandrB 6y ago
It’s convenient to omit that the Irish were not considered “white” when they were being discriminated against. They were instead considered their own, distinct race. In most contexts, “white” implicitly meant “normal” and anyone you want to discriminate against got their own, separate label (see also the Jews and the Romani). That’s the crux of the problem.
- gambiting 6y ago>>It’s convenient to omit that the Irish were not considered “white” when they were being discriminated against. That wasn't out of convenience, I honestly didn't know that. But yes, it makes sense that these definitions can become arbitrary when there is a need for that. That is the problem.
- AlexandrB 6y agoUgh, sorry. I shouldn't assume intent like that :(