"I think that racism and other isms have a common foundation that in my mind even define them. Low expectations of a member of a group because they are a member of the group."
Hmm, that's definitely part of the picture, but I think there's also the issue of simple hatred, or the belief that your group is superior or simply deserves prefer…
"I think that racism and other isms have a common foundation that in my mind even define them. Low expectations of a member of a group because they are a member of the group."
Hmm, that's definitely part of the picture, but I think there's also the issue of simple hatred, or the belief that your group is superior or simply deserves preferential treatment. This *can* be justified by low expectations, but not always.
In fact, sometimes the fear and hatred is brought about by the insecurity that the hated group is superior.
Racial slurs are a means of expressing that fear or hatred or insecurity. And as you say, say nothing about the target of them. I hope for a day when we meet words like that with pity rather than anger.
"I think that racism and other isms have a common foundation that in my mind even define them. Low expectations of a member of a group because they are a member of the group."
Hmm, that's definitely part of the picture, but I think there's also the issue of simple hatred, or the belief that your group is superior or simply deserves preferential treatment. This *can* be justified by low expectations, but not always.
In fact, sometimes the fear and hatred is brought about by the insecurity that the hated group is superior.
Racial slurs are a means of expressing that fear or hatred or insecurity. And as you say, say nothing about the target of them. I hope for a day when we meet words like that with pity rather than anger.