[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Prejudice on the grounds of race, is racism . By definition.

That would be a literal definition, however the prejudice + power definition is the standard.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

That would be a literal definition, however the prejudice + power definition is the standard.

It's the standard definition of institutional racism, there's a distinct difference, and it's one that shouldn't be ignored because there is no replacement for the word on its own. Prejudice is a more generalised word that simply doesn't work as a substitute on its own.

You could call it "Negative prejudice on the grounds of race" but... Well... that's just the definition of racism?

Also, pointing out that there is a difference between general racism and institutional racism doesn't somehow dilute the reality of the seriousness of institutional racism... Which seems to be some people's concern.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

It's the standard definition of institutional racism, there's a distinct difference, and it's one that shouldn't be ignored because there is no replacement for the word on its own. Prejudice is a more generalised word that simply doesn't work as a substitute on its own.

You could call it "Negative prejudice on the grounds of race" but... Well... that's just the definition of racism?

Also, pointing out that there is a difference between general racism and institutional racism doesn't somehow dilute the reality of the seriousness of institutional racism... Which seems to be some people's concern.

Wait a minute, you can't say prejudice is any less of a word than racism. :/

The literal definition is prejudice on the grounds of race and yet that has no historical connotations to it does it, it doesn't take into account the oppression, repression and suppression does it?
It's a blanket term that 'whitewashes' ( ) the true meaning of racism.

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Wait a minute, you can't say prejudice is any less of a word than racism. :/

The literal definition is prejudice on the grounds of race and yet that has no historical connotations to it does it, it doesn't take into account the oppression, repression and suppression does it?
It's a blanket term that 'whitewashes' ( ) the true meaning of racism.

I didn't say it's "less" of a word, I pointed out that it's not descriptive enough, there are a million different varieties of prejudice. Prejudice on the grounds of age is ageism, prejudice on the grounds of sex is sexism, prejudice on the grounds of race is racism.

The type of racism you are talking about, both with historical context and with regards to there being an element of power / control today, is called institutional racism. The adjective is important, it's what let's you know what sort of racism we're talking about. It doesn't dilute or whitewash the term "racism". If anything, it adds to the implied severity?

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I didn't say it's "less" of a word, I pointed out that it's not descriptive enough, there are a million different varieties of prejudice. Prejudice on the grounds of age is ageism, prejudice on the grounds of sex is sexism, prejudice on the grounds of race is racism.

The type of racism you are talking about, both with historical context and with regards to there being an element of power / control today, is called institutional racism. The adjective is important, it's what let's you know what sort of racism we're talking about. It doesn't dilute or whitewash the term "racism". If anything, it adds to the implied severity?

I am aware what institutional racism is thankyou, by the same token would you say women could be accused of sexism against men?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

I am aware what institutional racism is thankyou, by the same token would you say women could be accused of sexism against men?

If a woman discriminates against a man purely because he is male, then yes, that woman is being sexist.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

If a woman discriminates against a man purely because he is male, then yes, that woman is being sexist.

Not institutional sexism then?...

[Thotmas]

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White privilege is you being forced to apologize when the other person is the one that made the racist comment against your people.

You go booboo you quit that show. From what I hear it sucks anyways.