Who knows? Do these consistently, and you may just find you're afforded the "privilege"(s) you imagine only others are. (̶◉͛‿◉̶)

Seems to be my white ass life story lol

Mine seems more like this relatable meme:
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The "white privilege" theory is only applicable if they have the same socioeconomic status. For example, a white guy in a slum is less likely to be shot by the police than a black guy in a slum.

Damn. So if we have every white guy in the slum and every black guy as a millionaire, it would balance out?

I never said that. You're trying to create a strawman argument.

I'm saying that if a white man and a black man are on the same social playing field, the white man has a slight advantage simply because of his race. This is because there are more negative stereotypes about black people than white people and we might unconsciously apply them to someone. For example, one might not care about a white guy on the street in shorts and a tank top, but may feel uncomfortable around a black guy wearing the same thing.

Okay, sorry.

Yet, I will say the same could be said to any race to another race. I don't think the case is exclusive to a certain situation. It's only the 'Black and White' thing which has been the most prevalent throughout history, which is the one which brings the most attention. I believe EVERYONE is at least a eensy teensy bit racisist. We, as humans, are wary and afraid of things which aren't like us. It's a thing which, in this day and age, we work against. And I'm not saying to embrace it. Nor to 'check it'. Just know that EVERYONE IS A RACIST TO A CERTAIN EXTENT.

Yes, but if you become aware of any slight racism you might have, you will be able to avoid it if you realize you’re doing it.

K. But people, in this relatively tolerant age, do that anyways.

Not learning anything new here. Just being SWAAG

Actually, they are far more likely to be shot by another black guy. And they are much more likely to shoot a police officer.

Violent crime is more of an indication of a high poverty rate. Here's governmental crime data showing that crime rates among racial groups is even once poverty is under control.
https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/hpnvv0812.pdf

Elmont, New York is a majority black city and their crime rates are lower than the national average.

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/ny/elmont/crime

How much of a problem with police brutality or racial profiling does Elmont have? Has the low crime rate had an impact on the way blacks in the city are treated compared to nearby towns? Genuinely curious. Same question for the town you referenced when you replied to me earlier about gang membership.

I'm not sure about those towns specifically, but a racially diverse police force does lower racial profiling and police misconduct.

Read this article for more information: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2017/12/05/how-racial-diversity-makes-police-forces-better/?utm_term=.0f508bc2ca95

Most of their data does come from high quality sources with the exception of HuffingtonPost, but the HuffPo article is all data from academic/governmental sources and no further opinion.

I was more wondering if the lower crime rate led to fewer instances of racial profiling and police misconduct. Giving the article a read, though.

When I think how my grandmother's people suffered ethnic cleansing because they were white europeans, the whole "white privilege" b.s. makes me so angry. https://i.imgflip.com/2evdej.jpg

Random black people on the street are more likely to be perceived as gang members than white people.

They're also more likely to BE gang members than random white people. That's not racism, that is fact, and backed up by government crime data.

Gang membership is more of an indication of a high poverty rate. Here's governmental crime data showing that crime rates among racial groups is even once poverty is under control.

https://www.bjs.gov/content/pub/pdf/hpnvv0812.pdf

Stafford County, Virginia even has a more affluent black population than white, but their crime rates are lower than both Virginia as a whole and the national average.

https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/va/stafford-courthouse/crime

Poverty isn't under control across the country, though. Hence the stereotype. Solutions?

Free college. Those who want to better themselves will be able to do so, regardless of their financial situation. Yes, an increase in taxes will be necessary, but it is worth it since everyone will be able to take advantage of it if they choose to do so. A high sales tax on legalized marijuana for recreational use could also help pay for it. Free education has been very successful in European countries so there's no reason why it won't work in the States.

I don't know enough about this issue in European schools to comment, but I know I've read that US colleges have tended to raise tuition as the government increases financial aid. You'd raise taxes to pay for everyone's free college.. and the schools would again raise tuition, because they know that the government isn't going to stop giving people their free college. They're not going to be risking anything. Raising sales tax on legalized marijuana I feel would drive the market underground again. It's more expensive to buy legally already, more taxes may just be the tipping point to push people away from the dispensaries and rec shops and back to the dealers. Also have some upvotes, it's refreshing to have someone who is willing to try to convince me instead of just calling me a bot.

This article explains Europe's system better than I can: https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/student-finance/how-much-does-it-cost-study-europe

Just replace each country with the name of a state and "EU" with "US" to get an idea of how it might look over here.

Obviously, free/cheap college will only apply to state universities and community colleges. Private universities will still be able to charge as much as they want. They may be forced to lower their prices since most people will be using the cheaper route.

It's working just fine here in Tennessee, but it is limited to community colleges.

https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/education/2018/02/15/tennessee-reconnect-tuition-free-college/342665002/

We have the same policy in California, its not "free college" You still have to buy your books, you still have to qualify as an independent student federally. this is just tuition free for people with lower incomes. Your level is higher than here though. California once offered really free college. Free for four years, free materials. All this is, is waiving class fees. I went to community college on that program here. Two degrees. Got a job there as well tutoring. Polisci . ;)

Because the KKK, white supremacist militias, ne-nazi skins, rednecks, organized crime from Albanian Mafia to ex-KGB Russain mobs are not a thing?

I said more likely, not the only ones. Are you trying to be stupid on purpose or can you not help it? At least Turabi had a constructive response that could potentially change someone's opinion.

Is it that your brain malfunctions this much, ot that your visual acuity is truly this off?

"OhWell
They're also more likely to BE gang members than random white people. That's not racism, that is fact, and backed up by government crime data."

That's what you said.

Try paying attention.

...yes, that is what I said, thanks again for agreeing with me. Are you getting enough oxygen? I am starting to worry.

OhWell
They're also more likely to BE gang members than random white people. That's not racism, that is fact, and backed up by government crime data."

"Modda
Because the KKK, white supremacist militias, ne-nazi skins, rednecks, organized crime from Albanian Mafia to ex-KGB Russain mobs are not a thing?"

Again, TRY reading.

And they say inbreeding is a bad thing? You sure done your best to dispell that stereotype.

I'm kinda bored with this already, tho I shall return later to see what lovingly bitter spittle festoons your rowdy lil' bib later.

I was wondering when you'd get tired of making a fool of yourself. You are actually dumber than laonsite, which I didn't think was possible. Congrats.

Golly, you showed me, a thunderiscious display of facts, and wowza, put me in my place by comparing me to laonsite, whose turds have more brain cells than that vast expanse of overly agitated nothingness twixt your ears.
Agreed, anyone is making a fool of themselves wasting time on an innocuous insect like yourself.

Toodles. And thanks for playing.

No they're not. You have any actual statistics to back that claim up?

That's pure horse shit! Not all blacks listen to rap.

And white people eat fried chicken.

Not saying that they can't but they are socially engineered to live a "thug" like lifestyle.

:-)

LOL. The interesting thing is, it's not just white vs. black

I think the media likes to make it about white vs black to get ppl riled. SMH

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[image deleted]It's like a white, black, Asian thing?

Asians aren't facing the same problems in the US as African Americans. In fact, they're more likely to be perceived as smart and hard working.

Native Americans are a better example. The schools created to help them were punishing them for using their native language until a few years ago, but you don't hear about that from the media.

so your evidence of racism is that when a minority group works hard and does well in school they're seen as hard working and smart?

That is an example of a "positive stereotype." It does give some a slight advantage, but it can be harmful because not all Asians are super geniuses and don't always live up to expectations placed on them because of their race.

In that light, can it be harmful to whites that some of them don't live up to the expectations placed on them because of their race? Or are you seriously suggesting that despite all being the same species, whites somehow function completely differently than others?

Yes, of course, but there aren't too many stereotypes about white people in first world countries. You're much more likely to feel the effects of these stereotypes if you go to Africa or Asia.

His evidence was this (try to read the ENTIRE statement, because cherry picking don't do you much good when the entire reply is just above you):

"Turabi

Asians aren't facing the same problems in the US as African Americans. In fact, they're more likely to be perceived as smart and hard working.

Native Americans are a better example. The schools created to help them were punishing them for using their native language until a few years ago, but you don't hear about that from the media."

haha, couldn't resist.

Agreed with what you said.

I didn't actually assume his language so much as I assumed Google's correct result. lol

I was only playing, just couldn't resist. Look what the one behind her is saying about her being crazy,,,

lol

I used to go on a forum that had a bunch of SJW'S (from the UK and EU no less), and took delight chopping their heads off and handing it to them. I'm mixed with my stances on issues and often play devil's advocate, but this dude who was total right wing would post threads to provoke them so we can play with them. Good times.

Oi, no one cares, the only reason people deem African Americans underprivileged is because some of them feel bad for themselves, triggering an entire movement of BLM.