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> Anti-discrimination/sexism/etc. movements often add social barriers to interactions (e.g. things I do within my identity group would be misperceived if done a
by jrflowers 2y ago
> Anti-discrimination/sexism/etc. movements often add social barriers to interactions (e.g. things I do within my identity group would be misperceived if done across)
Can you give a specific example of a thing you do in your identity group that could be misperceived if done across your identity group
- grobbyy 2y agoGender and physical contact. I am at close to zero rush within group (creepiness, leading on, sexual harassment, etc.). Same type of casual physical contact across gender groups, and it's a trip to HR or a cancellation. A lot of language takes on different making across cultures, and there are literally textbooks about how white casual language is perceived as disrespectful in many African American cultures. The reverse is casual African American behavior incorrectly perceived as aggressive in white culture. I like looking at this in international studies since there is not the baseline baggage of racism or sexism, and Meyer is a good study.