Inspiration comes at the oddest times. Just as I was contemplating on how to start off this blog I was flicking through the channels on tv and stopped on the comedy network. I went back to the computer, letting the tv play in the background when a few words caught my attention: "Now it is time for the black clip of the week" The clip showed a large Caucasian woman dancing in a loose manner, which I suppose could be interpreted as "black" dancing.
If my mind was not in the "Racism blog" mindset that it was in I may have not caught on to that sublte bit of racism.
Racism is something that is too natural these days. But I think like stated in class, people are hailed and interpolated by racist ideals.
Everyone is guilty for saying a racist comment or laughing at a racist joke at one point in time.
The title of my blog comes from an article I read in my Womens studies course last year. The article talks about the privileges that come with being a "white" person that one is not even aware of. It is a privilege that many are not aware of and most likely do not take advantage of.
On another note, I am not sure if it is just me or other people feel the same way but I think the papers are getting harder, not easier as time goes on!
Any thoughts?
******PS: The picture I have for this blog is not used to condone racism in any way, it simply depicts the ignorance of some people. I do not support racism either. Thanks!******
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I liked your blog, title and picture. I think they all display just how ingrained racism is in our society.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the comment you have made about the picture. It is unfortunate how this picture shows the way people in the world think.
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