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I have always thought the analogizing of white to “good” and black to “bad” comes directly from absence of light (dark; black) or the presence of light (bright;
by dlivingston 6y ago
I have always thought the analogizing of white to “good” and black to “bad” comes directly from absence of light (dark; black) or the presence of light (bright; white).
Because we are not nocturnal creatures, darkness == scary and daytime == security so therefore black == bad and white == good.
I can see how one who is hyper-focused on race might see that as problematic, but to me, “sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.”
- quinndiggity 6y agoI agree; this is how I've understood the terms for as long as I've been aware of and used them. The lack of light = black, and light which includes literally all colours = white. When light is "blocked" from passing, black. When light is "allowed" to pass, white. I look forward to seeing what other concepts can be mutated to make a point on unrelated topics.