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by Arisztid on October 28th, 2009
It should be considered racist but is not.
First, in any positive said about an ethnicity there is a negative. For example "all Asians are good at math":
1) if Asians are better at math than others, that means that others are not that good because they are not Asian,
2) an Asian who is not good at math is likely to get flack because of this.
Here is the definition of racism:
"a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others."
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/racism
Even if whatever you are saying is completely positive, it should be deemed as racist as the reverse because it IS judging by race, not person. Both sides of the coin meet the criteria of the definition that states: "a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement."
by vincentcent on October 25th, 2009
It could be. It depends on the intent. If some is saying well at least they ..... very well, they are inferring that they can't do anything else well.
It could also be a compliment, contradicting what the listener has previously stated about a certain race.
by qwerty on October 25th, 2009
not sure what you're tring to ask here?
by MissJu on October 25th, 2009
I rly hope my english is good on this one.
How is it like having to deal with racism? I have never dealt with it but grew up in a racist family,
I want to change my thoughts
by ❤Crith Angew Mindfweak❤ on October 14th, 2011
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Is it racist to call the black one Scary Spice?
by Have A Nice Day on November 4th, 2011
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What is worse...a blatant racist/bigot or one who has no idea what a racist/bigot he/she is? Does being clueless make it less awful?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on July 3rd, 2011
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My GF's Parents Are Racist; What Should I Do?
by RZFI7 on August 5th, 2011
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Do people really think they can eliminate racism with technical jargon?
by Have A Nice Day on August 24th, 2011
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