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I think that a lot of what we call racism is dressed up classism. If race A is poorer on average, people of race A will get treated as if they are poor--more li
by ericb 4y ago
I think that a lot of what we call racism is dressed up classism. If race A is poorer on average, people of race A will get treated as if they are poor--more likely to steal, more likely to break laws as they have less to lose. If race A is wealthier or the same, on average, the classism won't be intermingled in the same way with race.
Sadly, in the US, we have a terrible system where schools are locally funded, and poor people get poor schools. Under this system, socioeconomic class self-perpetuates.
- simondw 4y ago> people of race A will get treated as if I think you've just described racism.
- ericb 4y agoWhile it isn't helpful that you're focusing on definitional terms rather than the point, the dictionary doesn't really back you up here anyhow. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/racism
- simondw 4y agoWell, to me part of your point seemed to be that a lot of what we call racism has roots in classism, rather than in beliefs about inherent differences between races. My point is that the resulting behaviors and discrimination can still be racist, even if they don't have their ultimate roots in racism itself. From your link: > also : behavior or attitudes that reflect and foster this belief : racial discrimination or prejudice > : the systemic oppression of a racial group to the social, economic, and political advantage of another Edit: Anyway, I do recognize that the distinction you're pointing out does have implications for the best way to address the problems.