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they're both horrible, that's for damn sure....
posted by
mejustme
on July 21, 2008 at 4:26 AM
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you are so right. who are we to tell others who or what to be. who we are as people is what makes the difference. i always say, i do not care if a person is pink, blue or yellow. i do not care who or what a person choose to have relationship with, my concern is, do you love and care for others?
posted by
elethia
on July 18, 2008 at 1:08 PM
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In a way, yes....
They both deal with those that feel they should have power and control over others.
posted by
Afzal_Sunny7
on July 17, 2008 at 10:48 AM
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I think they are both branches of the same tree
that intellectual laziness which makes somebody feel it's valid to judge somebody for what they are rather than who they are.
posted by
lionreign
on July 17, 2008 at 8:20 AM
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Human beings, I suppose, have an insatiable appetite for acceptance; they have an innate wish to be recognized. Acceptance and recognition, very often, are manifested as an aura of superiority. 'I want to be better than you'. That leads persons to assume all sorts of things. When there is no rational basis they substitute dogma. Racism and sexism are dogma based on immaturity and ignorance. Displayed by some of the most educated people in the world, it is still the product of ignorance, immaturity; and lack of self esteem.
Yet, there are persons who may be racist, but not sexist, and vice versa. Please remember, however, that we are all products of our cultures and view responses very differently.
posted by
EX_TURPI
on July 17, 2008 at 8:19 AM
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yes well both infer that someone else is inferior less worth in the
order of society. Good thoughts to ponder on.
posted by
Kabu
on July 16, 2008 at 1:04 PM
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Straighforward
Both are birthed of the same womb - like siblings - each has similar characteristics as the other but each grows (mainfests) in different directions.
posted by
Hilow
on July 15, 2008 at 9:58 AM
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I agree !
posted by
afzal50
on July 15, 2008 at 5:01 AM
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A major difference, in my opinion, the laws regarding hate crimes
(racism manifested), are there to protect individuals -- there are no laws which prosecute hate crimes against women. Sure, crimes like domestic violence and rape are prosecuted, but not nearly with the severity that hate crimes are prosecuted. I also agree with what Taps said, superiority is a common denominator in both.
posted by
VictoriaP
on July 13, 2008 at 10:03 AM
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I didn't see this the first time, Straightforward. I don't think I've thought about that before, but actually, now that I think about it, you make a lot of sense with that statement. Both involve a superior attitude that others are inferior or less valuable, and demonstrate discrimination.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 13, 2008 at 4:49 AM
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