NewsVine_Mariyam
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There is a member here on the site who indicated that he'd be willing to discuss racism but that he needs definitions first, I'm guessing to ensure that we're all adhering to the same set of criteria. So this is why I'm posting this and in actuality it's connected to another much more detailed thread I just put up regarding what the FBI Uniform Crime Statistics actually tell us.
People with a white supremacist mindset here in the U.S. will often display one or more of the following traits. There are a few here on this site who display practically all of the traits:
People with a white supremacist mindset here in the U.S. will often display one or more of the following traits. There are a few here on this site who display practically all of the traits:
1. Use of Racial Slurs and Derogatory Language
- Racial Slurs: Using explicit racial slurs or derogatory terms for Black people.
- Code Words and Dog Whistles: Using coded language or euphemisms that convey racist sentiments without overtly racist words (e.g., referring to Black people as "thugs" or talking about "urban crime" OP Note: euphemism we often see here is "Black culture" used to disparage Black people in general).
2. Promotion of Stereotypes
- Negative Generalizations: Making sweeping generalizations about Black people, attributing negative traits or behaviors to the entire group (e.g., "All Black people are lazy" or "Black people are naturally violent").
- Cultural Inferiority: Suggesting that Black culture is inferior or inherently problematic compared to white culture.
3. Belief in Racial Hierarchies
- Superiority Claims: Expressing beliefs that white people are superior to Black people in terms of intelligence, morality, or capability.
- Segregation Advocacy: Advocating for segregation or the separation of races, whether in schools, neighborhoods, or other public spaces.
4. Historical Revisionism
- Denial of Racism: Denying or downplaying the historical and ongoing impact of racism and discrimination against Black people.
- Glorification of Confederate Symbols: Defending or glorifying symbols and figures associated with the Confederacy and its defense of slavery.
5. Opposition to Equality Measures
- Anti-Affirmative Action: Strong opposition to affirmative action and other policies designed to address racial inequalities, often arguing that these policies unfairly disadvantage white people.
- Against Civil Rights Movements: Speaking negatively about civil rights movements or leaders (e.g., Martin Luther King Jr., Black Lives Matter).
6. Blaming the Victim
- Responsibility Shift: Blaming Black people for the issues they face, such as poverty or high incarceration rates, without acknowledging systemic factors.
- Lack of Empathy: Showing a lack of empathy for the experiences of Black people, especially in discussions about police brutality, discrimination, or other racial injustices.
7. Use of Pseudoscience
- Biological Racism: Citing debunked or pseudoscientific studies to claim biological differences between races that suggest inherent superiority or inferiority.
8. Associations and Affiliations
- Membership in Hate Groups: Being a member of or expressing support for white supremacist groups or organizations.
- Sharing Racist Content: Posting or sharing content from known racist or white supremacist sources, including literature, websites, or social media accounts.
9. Expressions of Fear or Paranoia
- Replacement Theory: Promoting the idea that white people are being systematically replaced or oppressed by Black people and other minorities.
- Paranoia About Crime: Exaggerating the threat of crime supposedly posed by Black people, often without basis in fact.
10. Hostility in Discussions on Race
- Defensive Reactions: Reacting defensively or aggressively when confronted with discussions about racism or privilege.
- Whataboutism: Using deflection tactics, such as "what about Black-on-Black crime" when discussing police violence against Black people.