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In reply to the discussion: The online attitudes of quite a few "Progressive" white folks regarding dehumanizing language [View all]The Polack MSgt
(13,426 posts)4. I am saying that I believe
That a large percentage of white Americans if asked to picture humans will not include people who aren't white.
That the visceral reactions they have when faced with identical situations vary quite a bit depending on how much the attacked party looks like them.
I am saying that black people especially are not immediately recognized as human by many many white people.
Is that clear?
I am not saying that if you aren't strident enough on the proper threads that you are racist. That is silly
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The online attitudes of quite a few "Progressive" white folks regarding dehumanizing language [View all]
The Polack MSgt
May 2018
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I'm confused. Who are the "they" you are saying are not percieving POC as human?
Squinch
May 2018
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I'm looking for the peer-reviewed and objective sources in your arguments as well..
LanternWaste
May 2018
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