Slade3200
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Im listening to discussions today about black, brown and yellow face and I’m seeking some clarity.
I do understand the inappropriateness of blackface given the racist history of our country and how it was used to demean blacks in the past. I get it and I am not promoting the acceptance of blackface.
But I’m listening to commentators talking about brown and yellow in the same way. They are making the point that if it’s a minority then it’s racist because it is dehumanizing and demeaning because it is making fun of the way people look. Pointing out old movies that were racist because white people dressed up as black and Asian characters often for comedic purposes... Is SNL now a racists show?
I’m writing this OP to discuss where the line is. It seems like we are moving towards calling Halloween a racist holiday. What about caricature drawings? Are these also racist because they make fun of people features? Should they only be acceptable for white people or not accepted at all?
Please share your thoughts...
I do understand the inappropriateness of blackface given the racist history of our country and how it was used to demean blacks in the past. I get it and I am not promoting the acceptance of blackface.
But I’m listening to commentators talking about brown and yellow in the same way. They are making the point that if it’s a minority then it’s racist because it is dehumanizing and demeaning because it is making fun of the way people look. Pointing out old movies that were racist because white people dressed up as black and Asian characters often for comedic purposes... Is SNL now a racists show?
I’m writing this OP to discuss where the line is. It seems like we are moving towards calling Halloween a racist holiday. What about caricature drawings? Are these also racist because they make fun of people features? Should they only be acceptable for white people or not accepted at all?
Please share your thoughts...
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