Something I dont understand about racism.

If I make fun of someone's small height then thats not a big deal but if I make fun of one's skin color then that is a problem why? Both are natural traits where the individual had no control over. If you say that small height is inherently a negative trait then I can say the same thing about some particular skin color.

People who have small height have to face being made fun of throughout their lives, ofcourse its not something that happens all the time but it does happen. Do you suppose it doesnt hurt them? If we continue to discrimiante on physical traits then why is skin color one thing thats "protected"? I can make fun of someone's voice, nose, hair, height etc but not skin color.

people should get rid off any kind of discrimination, doesn't matter if it is about race, skin etc

people should get rid off any kind of discrimination, doesn't matter if it is about race, skin etc

GrayF0X786

me chana no racist got get it off not in now ok.

It should NOT matter what happened in the past. If I make a joke about black skin I am NOT in any way trying to say that black people should be slaves like seriously. :|

What should matter is the feelings of individuals which are equally hurt whether you make fun of their height, skin color or anything like that.

people should get rid off any kind of discrimination, doesn't matter if it is about race, skin etc

GrayF0X786

Yes this is nice in thoery but this is probably never going to happen. Humans are competitive and aggressive by nature and everyone wants to step on the other.

This is human nature. It's just who we are as a species and this will probably never change.

The world is never going to be a smurf-communistic utopia where everyone gets along and loves each other. I just don't think this is ever going to happen.

You shouldn't make a comment about anyone's phsyical traits... No, it's not ok to disrespect someone for their height, wieght, skin color, or anything else.

People weren't lynched for being short.Shottayouth13-

people should get rid off any kind of discrimination, doesn't matter if it is about race, skin etc

GrayF0X786

Racism is typically more than "making fun" of someone's race...chessmaster1989

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]People weren't lynched for being short.Nengo_Flow

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]Racism is typically more than "making fun" of someone's race...PernicioEnigma

[QUOTE="PernicioEnigma"][QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]Racism is typically more than "making fun" of someone's race...Master_Live

It should NOT matter what happened in the past.Gambler_3

You shouldn't make a comment about anyone's phsyical traits... No, it's not ok to disrespect someone for their height, wieght, skin color, or anything else.

lowkey254

It's more a matter of history than actually being a natural trait. Lots of black people were slaves and had other problems with white people in society in the past because of their skin color, so it's a more sensitive thing to talk about. Even if your intensions are racist. You never saw people being slaves for being short or having a weird voice.Dudersaper

yep.  its stupid though that people today will still bring it up all the time and play that card.  You were not a slave and I was not your owner, lets all just leave it in the past ok?  

[QUOTE="Shottayouth13-"]People weren't lynched for being short.Nengo_Flow

and bastards were treated like crap, even though it is not their fault at all.  gotta love that.

You shouldn't make a comment about anyone's phsyical traits... No, it's not ok to disrespect someone for their height, wieght, skin color, or anything else.

lowkey254

making a comment and joking is one thing.  being vulgar, offensive, and disrespectful is another.  People need to lighten the hell up about these things, but wsome people need to stop being insane biggots too.

It should NOT matter what happened in the past. If I make a joke about black skin I am NOT in any way trying to say that black people should be slaves like seriously. :|

What should matter is the feelings of individuals which are equally hurt whether you make fun of their height, skin color or anything like that.

Gambler_3

It should NOT matter what happened in the past. If I make a joke about black skin I am NOT in any way trying to say that black people should be slaves like seriously. :|

What should matter is the feelings of individuals which are equally hurt whether you make fun of their height, skin color or anything like that.

Gambler_3

If I make fun of someone's small height then thats not a big deal but if I make fun of one's skin color then that is a problem why? Both are natural traits where the individual had no control over. If you say that small height is inherently a negative trait then I can say the same thing about some particular skin color.

People who have small height have to face being made fun of throughout their lives, ofcourse its not something that happens all the time but it does happen. Do you suppose it doesnt hurt them? If we continue to discrimiante on physical traits then why is skin color one thing thats "protected"? I can make fun of someone's voice, nose, hair, height etc but not skin color.

Gambler_3

Aren't you from pakistan?  I am pretty sure your skin color would be the color people would consider "inherently negative"

You have a good point. It's because of the history.. but still .. it's no excuse. Then again, people need to stop caring so much what people think. Unless it actually effects your job or something.. but in that case.. go get another one.

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It should NOT matter what happened in the past. If I make a joke about black skin I am NOT in any way trying to say that black people should be slaves like seriously. :|

What should matter is the feelings of individuals which are equally hurt whether you make fun of their height, skin color or anything like that.

supa_badman

I don't get why Dave Chappelle can use white face to make fun of white people, but a white man can't use black face to dress up like MLK for halloweenFightingfan

There's a bit more to racism than making fun of someone's skin color, which in and of itself isn't the problem. When used as a trait separate "us" from "them", to deem others as inherently lesser, to dehumanize and and turn others into "animals", whom are then consequently treated as such, there lies a myriad of problems.

Making fun of someone's skin color is typically associated with racism, and not entirely without reason, even if it is just that.

people should get rid off any kind of discrimination, doesn't matter if it is about race, skin etc

GrayF0X786

hipocrisy to the extreme in your post.

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

If I make fun of someone's small height then thats not a big deal but if I make fun of one's skin color then that is a problem why? Both are natural traits where the individual had no control over. If you say that small height is inherently a negative trait then I can say the same thing about some particular skin color.

People who have small height have to face being made fun of throughout their lives, ofcourse its not something that happens all the time but it does happen. Do you suppose it doesnt hurt them? If we continue to discrimiante on physical traits then why is skin color one thing thats "protected"? I can make fun of someone's voice, nose, hair, height etc but not skin color.

GummiRaccoon

Aren't you from pakistan?  I am pretty sure your skin color would be the color people would consider "inherently negative"

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

If I make fun of someone's small height then thats not a big deal but if I make fun of one's skin color then that is a problem why? Both are natural traits where the individual had no control over. If you say that small height is inherently a negative trait then I can say the same thing about some particular skin color.

People who have small height have to face being made fun of throughout their lives, ofcourse its not something that happens all the time but it does happen. Do you suppose it doesnt hurt them? If we continue to discrimiante on physical traits then why is skin color one thing thats "protected"? I can make fun of someone's voice, nose, hair, height etc but not skin color.

Gambler_3

Aren't you from pakistan?  I am pretty sure your skin color would be the color people would consider "inherently negative"

Racism is, simply, the belief that one race is superior to another race. Race jokes are not racist. Slurs are not always racist. This is silly 2013 thinking. MrPraline

natural traits where the individual had no control over

Gambler_3

[QUOTE="supa_badman"][QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

It should NOT matter what happened in the past. If I make a joke about black skin I am NOT in any way trying to say that black people should be slaves like seriously. :|

What should matter is the feelings of individuals which are equally hurt whether you make fun of their height, skin color or anything like that.

Nibroc420

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

If I make fun of someone's small height then thats not a big deal but if I make fun of one's skin color then that is a problem why? Both are natural traits where the individual had no control over. If you say that small height is inherently a negative trait then I can say the same thing about some particular skin color.

People who have small height have to face being made fun of throughout their lives, ofcourse its not something that happens all the time but it does happen. Do you suppose it doesnt hurt them? If we continue to discrimiante on physical traits then why is skin color one thing thats "protected"? I can make fun of someone's voice, nose, hair, height etc but not skin color.

Gambler_3

Aren't you from pakistan?  I am pretty sure your skin color would be the color people would consider "inherently negative"

[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]It's more a matter of history than actually being a natural trait. Lots of black people were slaves and had other problems with white people in society in the past because of their skin color, so it's a more sensitive thing to talk about. Even if your intensions are racist. You never saw people being slaves for being short or having a weird voice.NaveedLife

yep.  its stupid though that people today will still bring it up all the time and play that card.  You were not a slave and I was not your owner, lets all just leave it in the past ok?  

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

Aren't you from pakistan?  I am pretty sure your skin color would be the color people would consider "inherently negative"

GummiRaccoon

See, I don't think racism has anything to do with making fun a person's skin color. Pointing out to a black person that his/her skin is as black as a leather jacket isn't really racist, unless that person is impossibly sensitive. Telling that person that he or she should be picking up cotton in Alabama and getting paid with fried chicken would be very, very racist. 

[QUOTE="NaveedLife"]

[QUOTE="Dudersaper"]It's more a matter of history than actually being a natural trait. Lots of black people were slaves and had other problems with white people in society in the past because of their skin color, so it's a more sensitive thing to talk about. Even if your intensions are racist. You never saw people being slaves for being short or having a weird voice.Capitan_Kid

yep.  its stupid though that people today will still bring it up all the time and play that card.  You were not a slave and I was not your owner, lets all just leave it in the past ok?  

When did I say racism ended anywhere?  racism =/= slavery.  I am saying you will have younger black people who bring it up and judge younger white people, acting like we were all involved.  you want racism to go away?  stop propetuating the hate and prejudice.  Of course racism will NEVER go away.  Not completely.

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]Yes I am but no my skin color is quite fair, pakistanis have a very diverse skin color.

Gambler_3

I believe there are people who have lighter skin than other pakis, but I really doubt you'd count as light skinned compared to actual white people.

Because society sucks? I've heard people say they should be compensated because their ancestors suffered. Some people are simply idiots.

[QUOTE="Gambler_3"]

[QUOTE="GummiRaccoon"]I'll believe it when I see it.

GummiRaccoon

I believe there are people who have lighter skin than other pakis, but I really doubt you'd count as light skinned compared to actual white people.

My skin color is alot like the guy on the left and it is my no means considered less attractive than the "real white" if anything its considered more attractive.

Btw there are many even lighter skinned people in pakistan than me especially women. We have people of all skin colors except dark chocolate black.