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Have you ever been a victim of racism?

posted 6 months ago by aliensalmon (5650)
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My background: I'm an American of Filipino descent. I was born and raised in a big city in the U.S.

In terms of overt racism, I have been a victim of racist slurs or stereotyping by Black and Latino offenders.

In terms of more "hidden" racism, I may have also had microaggressions committed against me by White and fellow Asian people. Such as people assuming I was not born in the U.S. or whatever.

I'm am interested in EVERYONE'S experiences, though.

[–] B1cKsurN (17484) 6 months ago

Such as people assuming I was not born in the U.S. or whatever.

This is not racism.

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 6 months ago

Perhaps not to you, but it's what is known as a "microaggression". Some people may find it a little...offensive? Even though it's not intentional.

[–] itsbananas2024 (1838) 6 months ago

Its not aggressive to assume where someone is from. Not even a microbit.

[–] punkrockgirl (1270) 5 months ago

I think it depends. Innocent curiosity is fine, but if you assume someone isn't from the country simply based off their skin color (without even knowing their accent or anything like that), and have a problem with it, I would call that a type of prejudice (and I think this can apply anywhere, even in countries with mostly the same race)

[–] CraigC (8284) 5 months ago

A microaggression? Even if there were such a thing, assuming someone who looks different is from somewhere else is not racist or aggressive.

Resist the indoctrination into victim culture.

[–] B1cKsurN (17484) 5 months ago

Exactly.

Victorhood over Victimhood.

[–] B1cKsurN (17484) 5 months ago

Microaggressions aren't real...they only exist in the mind of the one who thinks they have been "microaggressed" on.

You have no idea what the other person was thinking or what their previous life experiences have been. You are just assuming shit.

[–] CraigC (8284) 5 months ago

Does it not just sound like a failed attempt by weak minded people to adapt to reality? Actual. Real. Life. Where some asshole might say or do something you don't like. Maybe by accident, maybe on purpose. Oh the horror, WORDS!!!

[–] Keelai (34982) 5 months ago

Most racism isn't intentional. I agree that assuming you were born elsewhere is racist since it's based on a stereotype.

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 5 months ago

Agreed.

[–] jriley555 (8214) 6 months ago

When I was young, moved into a very waspy neighborhood and, believe it or not, being catholic was a little iffy.

From that I extrapolate what it might be like to an actual racial minority. Only a dim approximation. We weren't poor.

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 6 months ago

Yeah, I see what you mean. Even something like religion can make you be "othered". Thanks for the input.

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[–] aliensalmon (5650) 6 months ago

I'm personally not that bothered by it now...the slurs and microaggressions have happened years ago during my teenage years when we were all dumb. It's actually a very rare occurrence nowadays that I'm a victim of racism. Overall I do agree with your post, though.

[–] coreydude (319) 6 months ago

Yeah I've been called a white cracker a few times. I just laugh it off.

[–] blue1981 (7831) 6 months ago

I once went to a job fair for a well known retailer and the person i had a quick interview with said to me "you have a lot of good experience, but we are looking for women or minorities for this role." Sexism and Racism all rolled into one.

[–] CraigC (8284) 5 months ago

Yes, I was called a "cracker" in school, multiple times. These were the days before social justice, so I just cried myself to sleep, worried about the world accepting my inherent whiteness. Praying someone never misgendered me too. I couldn't live with that level of violence.

Seriously, who gives a fuck?

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 5 months ago

Like I said to someone else, I'm not too bothered about it and this happens rarely. I made this topic for people to share their experiences.

[–] moviechatterer (15787) 5 months ago

Have you noticed all these are replies are from right wingers denying to your face that racism exists, as if your own experiences didnt happen.

They often cite the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as being the end of the matter

[–] B1cKsurN (17484) 5 months ago

I'm sorry we are breaking your White Savior Complex style racism. We know you hate it when we free your slaves.

[–] Corbell (10995) 5 months ago

No one did that. Any of that. YOu are lying.

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 5 months ago

Yep, I noticed that.

[–] CraigC (8284) 5 months ago

Who denied racism exists?

If your ideology is wholly dependent on lies for its perpetuation, then it ain't much of one.

[–] [deleted] 5 months ago

As a white man, I am subjected to racism everywhere I go; I do not get jobs I am qualified for because I am a white man. I am blamed for every terrible thing that's ever happened in the history of the world because I am a white man. I am even blamed for peoples' individual problems because I am a white man. I am then gaslighted by the media and academia and told that I am imagining all this and that I should shut up and enjoy my riches and privilege that I have apparently misplaced because I have never found either and been able to use them.

BUT...

I believe people are basically irrational and stupid and I forgive them for making me their personal scapegoat.

[–] aliensalmon (5650) 5 months ago

I agree that White people may be blamed a bit too much. They - and everyone basically - should be also be included in DEI efforts.

[–] [deleted] 5 months ago

Or just trust the average person to be a decent human being and consider who they hire based entirely on their qualifications.

[–] CraigC (8284) 5 months ago

DEI should be flushed down the toilet where it belongs.