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> class is an inherent part of the human experience as far as I'm concerned. So is racism and sexism, it's still has a negative connotation. Not because of th
by throw_m239339 4y ago
> class is an inherent part of the human experience as far as I'm concerned.
So is racism and sexism, it's still has a negative connotation. Not because of the "ism", but because of who use that word and what for, or we wouldn't be here having that discussion at first place since the context is the linked article.
- throwaway22032 4y agoThe headline is daft. Class is both mutable and is definitionally about acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. Race and sex are neither. They're not comparable at all. Classism isn't "discrimination" in the same sense because you're directly attacking a behaviour rather than ascribing group dynamics. If you disagree, explain.
- throw_m239339 4y ago> Classism isn't "discrimination" in the same sense because you're directly attacking a behaviour rather than ascribing group dynamics. You can't make up a definition just to suit your argument either. There is an article and you can question its definition but within the context of that article, classism is deemed having a negative connotation, which it does anyway whether you claim it doesn't or not. Classism is absolutely discriminatory, by the very definition of the word. Accusing somebody of classism is derogatory. The whole point here revolves around the question of whether being against fast fashion is akin to shaming poor people for not being able to afford more expensive clothes thus classism.
- throwaway22032 4y agoSo you and the author define both 'class' and 'derogatory' very differently from me and everyone I know, then. Fair enough, crack on.