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Everything you've described is part of the problem. For some of it there's a better word: bullying.
by amirmc 12y ago
Everything you've described is part of the problem. For some of it there's a better word: bullying.
- Pacabel 12y agoThat's nonsense. Bullying is done out of malice. Encouraging somebody to enjoy a celebratory shot of alcohol after a big event is, in America, a show of friendship and camaraderie. Yes, Americans can often be assertive, especially in a playful or friendly manner. That's part of American culture. As a foreigner, it's best to understand this.
- amirmc 12y agoSometimes ignorance is just as bad as malice. I also note that your argument could be applied almost verbatim to women working in predominantly male environments. Or any other case where there's a minority surrounded by a entrenched majority. "It's just how things are" is not a satisfactory approach imho.
- grrrando 12y agoThe thing about ingrained racism and sexism is that it's rarely done out of malice or in an obvious, "WHOA THATS RACIST/SEXIST MAN," way. It was bullying and a expression of power, whether or not the participants were aware of themselves enough to realize it. As an American, it's best to understand this.