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Could it be that the patrons are acting ghetto, which begets the venue the ghetto moniker? I don't doubt that there is some racism going on, because racism is s
by wahsd 13y ago
Could it be that the patrons are acting ghetto, which begets the venue the ghetto moniker? I don't doubt that there is some racism going on, because racism is still coursing through our veins, but certain behaviors make "white women" feel uncomfortable and unsafe, just as much as they make many other people feel that way. The whole problem is a rather reflexive and self-fulfilling one.
- steveklabnik 13y agoSince "acting ghetto" is code for "being black," yes, they most certainly would be. This kind of stuff happens all over in this country: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-sues-lucky-strike-lanes-discrimination-barred-dress-code-article-1.176557 http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/city-sues-lucky-strike-l... and http://chicagoist.com/2010/10/14/foodie_rant_-_sometimes_dress_codes.php http://chicagoist.com/2010/10/14/foodie_rant_-_sometimes_dre... being two examples I remember.
- Dylan16807 13y agoThe policy forbids plain white T-shirts? What.
- hieronymusN 13y agoThis is very common. Places particularly ban plain white t-shirts and baseball caps as it will keep out a segment of young black males. This isn't limited to white spots either, some clubs with a black clientele also enforce this ban.
- jlgreco 13y agoWait, if the club is targeted at black clientele, then why do they have a policy designed to keep out black people?
- hieronymusN 13y agoEconomics - black clubs also enforce dress codes to try and ensure their patrons have some cash to spend. They want a clientele that can "dress to impress". Banning white shirts and baseball hats is also an attempt to lower issues with gangs, and young men (of any race) tend to fight a lot, so if you can get a slightly more grown up clientele, you might have less problems.
- jlgreco 13y agoHuh, I guess that makes sense. If the objective there isn't to target a race, but rather a class or age group, then I guess that isn't terribly different from restaurants requiring sports jackets.
- fnordfnordfnord 13y agoBecause they want to attract affluent blacks, not broke yoof troublemakers.