Zone1 Over 400 Years of Black Resistance Broken Down

[toobfreak]

How do you explain so many poor white people? How do you explain so many rich, successful black people?

Oh Dorian! Oh well, you are new here and just don't know better than to ask IQ2 a question! Shucks, don't complain now when you hear his answer.

Lessons learned.

 

[Lisa558]

How do you explain so many poor white people? How do you explain so many rich, successful black people? Sure the .1% make sure their offspring are taken care of, the rest of everyone else has to face meritocracy. Unfortunately many people are lazy and would rather develop dependencies on alcohol and drugs than fight for their share of the pie. You can't do anything about your genetics at your birth, but from that point on, your life depends on making the right choices. Make enough bad choices and you have to look for excuses, like racism and billionaires. Make enough good choices and you can become part of the .1%.

I’ve asked that question many times, and it never gets answered answer:

if racism is the reason that poor blacks are poor, then why are most blacks working or middle class (like most whites), or even downright affluent?

 

[Hollie]

That's not mystical. White men should not talk about merit because you aren't where you are because of it.

What a shame your entire history of income is from welfare.

Because you're a white liberal posing as a black, your ignorant piffle is expected.

 

[alang1216]

Deflection noted.

You brought up the jab, not me.

 

[alang1216]

You clearly showed that there are still INDIVIDUALS who are racists or who at least believe racial stereotypes. I agree with that and I have posted about that numerous times. There will always be individual racists of every ethnicity but with each passing generation, there are less of them.

How many individual racists does it take to make it systemic racism?

 

[MarathonMike]

How many individual racists does it take to make it systemic racism?

You still don't get it. OK to use your example of Blacks being screened out because of their "Black sounding names". If you have proof of a company wide policy instructing their screeners to reject resumes with "Black sounding names" then THAT is systemic racism. Do you understand the difference between that and an individual resume screener kicking out anyone with a "Black sounding name"?

 

[Concerned American]

You brought up the jab, not me.

I also brought up your belief that human nature is subject to 'scientific' studies. You conveniently chose to ignore that one while you deflected to debunked propaganda.

 

[Lisa558]

How many individual racists does it take to make it systemic racism?

That’s not what systemic racism means. It means it is codified into the system - like with Jim Crow laws 60 years ago.

For the past few decades, we HAVE had system racism, such as AA and DEI, where it was policy to favor blacks (and more recently Latinos) over whites for college admissions, hiring, and promotions.

 

[Carl in Michigan]

1 in 10-12 whites are poor. 1 in 4-5 blacks are poor

Your violent and thieving culture makes you poor

 

[Concerned American]

How many individual racists does it take to make it systemic racism?

Why don't you tell us--you seem to be the racist. BTW, how do you explain people changing their names from Rachel Dolezal to Nkechi Amare Diallo. Isn't that a 'black sounding' name?

 

[alang1216]

That’s not what systemic racism means. It means it is codified into the system - like with Jim Crow laws 60 years ago.

For the past few decades, we HAVE had system racism, such as AA and DEI, where it was policy to favor blacks (and more recently Latinos) over whites for college admissions, hiring, and promotions.

Sorry but I nailed exactly what it means.

Systemic racism refers to the complex interaction of culture, policy, and institutions that creates and sustains racial inequality in a society, granting unearned advantages to white people while disadvantaging people of color. It is embedded within societal systems and operates through established laws, policies, and entrenched practices, often without conscious individual intent.

Key Concepts

• Pervasive and Deeply Embedded: Systemic racism is not limited to isolated incidents of individual prejudice but is a pervasive reality woven into the fabric of all major societal parts, including the economy, education, criminal justice system, and healthcare.
• Historical Foundations: It stems from a history of intentional discrimination, such as slavery, Jim Crow laws, and redlining, the residual effects of which continue to shape contemporary society.
• Beyond Individual Bias: While individual biases exist, systemic racism highlights how the systems themselves produce unequal outcomes, even if the individuals within them do not express explicit racial animus.
• Reinforcing Systems: Multiple systems work together to maintain these inequities. For example, historical housing segregation continues to influence wealth distribution and school quality today.

Examples of Systemic Racism
Systemic racism manifests in various areas of life, including:

• Wealth Gap: Historical practices like slavery and discriminatory lending (redlining) created an unjust accumulation of wealth for white families, a disparity that persists today. As of recent data, median wealth for white households is significantly higher than for Black and Hispanic households.
• Criminal Justice: People of color are disproportionately targeted by police stops, arrests, and police violence, and often receive longer sentences for similar crimes than their white counterparts.
• Healthcare: Systemic racism in healthcare leads to disparities in access, treatment, and outcomes. For example, Black women face higher risks during pregnancy and childbirth, and Black patients are less likely to receive adequate pain medication due to false beliefs held by some medical professionals.
• Education: Schools in predominantly Black and Latino neighborhoods often receive less funding due to their reliance on local property taxes, affecting the quality of education and future opportunities for students.
• Employment: Studies have shown that job applicants with "Black-sounding" names receive fewer callbacks than those with "white-sounding" names, even with identical resumes, illustrating persistent hiring discrimination.

For more information and resources on understanding and combating systemic racism, the National Museum of African American History and Culture offers an online portal for education and engagement.

 

[alang1216]

I also brought up your belief that human nature is subject to 'scientific' studies. You conveniently chose to ignore that one while you deflected to debunked propaganda.

It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

 

[Concerned American]

It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

You wouldn't know science if it bit you. Science is not whatever lie you choose to claim is backed by science. Again, please answer the question that was posed. Who was your control group. A scientific study cannot be valid without one---or didn't you know that.

 

[MarathonMike]

It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it.

You just urped up some AI generated blather. I gave you a SPECIFIC ANSWER USING YOUR OWN EXAMPLE and you ran away with your weak "fake news" tag.

 

[alang1216]

You wouldn't know science if it bit you. Science is not whatever lie you choose to claim is backed by science. Again, please answer the question that was posed. Who was your control group. A scientific study cannot be valid without one---or didn't you know that.

I guess I need to rephrase my statement
from: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it
to: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't understand it

Yes, human nature is subject to scientific studies through fields like psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, which examine the genetic, social, and cultural influences on human behavior, thought processes, and development. These disciplines use various methods, from experiments and observation to genetics and brain imaging, to investigate the nature of humans and how it is shaped by our biology and environment.

Scientific approaches to studying human nature

• Psychology: Studies mental states, processes, and behavior, including the brain, genetics, and social aspects that form human nature.
• Anthropology: Explores human behavior, biology, cultures, and societies through both past and present analysis.
• Evolutionary Biology: Examines how natural selection, climate, and other pressures have shaped the human capacity for flexibility and adaptation.
• Neuroscience: Investigates how the brain's structure, such as the limbic system, influences behaviors like emotions, hunger, and fear.

Key questions and findings

• Cooperation vs. selfishness: Research has explored whether humans are inherently selfish or cooperative, with some studies suggesting cooperation is a natural instinct.
• Genetics and culture: Scientific studies analyze how both our genetic makeup and our cultural environment shape who we are.
• Plasticity: A significant finding is that humans evolved for flexibility, with the capacity to adapt to a wide range of environmental changes rather than having a single set of fixed characteristics.
• The "innateness" debate: Science continues to debate the extent to which specific traits are "innate," with no single consensus currently in sight.

 

[Concerned American]

I guess I need to rephrase my statement
from: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it
to: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't understand it

Yes, human nature is subject to scientific studies through fields like psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, which examine the genetic, social, and cultural influences on human behavior, thought processes, and development. These disciplines use various methods, from experiments and observation to genetics and brain imaging, to investigate the nature of humans and how it is shaped by our biology and environment.

Scientific approaches to studying human nature

• Psychology: Studies mental states, processes, and behavior, including the brain, genetics, and social aspects that form human nature.
• Anthropology: Explores human behavior, biology, cultures, and societies through both past and present analysis.
• Evolutionary Biology: Examines how natural selection, climate, and other pressures have shaped the human capacity for flexibility and adaptation.
• Neuroscience: Investigates how the brain's structure, such as the limbic system, influences behaviors like emotions, hunger, and fear.

Key questions and findings

• Cooperation vs. selfishness: Research has explored whether humans are inherently selfish or cooperative, with some studies suggesting cooperation is a natural instinct.
• Genetics and culture: Scientific studies analyze how both our genetic makeup and our cultural environment shape who we are.
• Plasticity: A significant finding is that humans evolved for flexibility, with the capacity to adapt to a wide range of environmental changes rather than having a single set of fixed characteristics.
• The "innateness" debate: Science continues to debate the extent to which specific traits are "innate," with no single consensus currently in sight.

Another irrelevant deflection from the question. Who is the control group?

 

[MarathonMike]

I guess I need to rephrase my statement
from: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't believe in it
to: It is hard to discuss science with someone who doesn't understand it

Yes, human nature is subject to scientific studies through fields like psychology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology, which examine the genetic, social, and cultural influences on human behavior, thought processes, and development. These disciplines use various methods, from experiments and observation to genetics and brain imaging, to investigate the nature of humans and how it is shaped by our biology and environment.

Scientific approaches to studying human nature

• Psychology: Studies mental states, processes, and behavior, including the brain, genetics, and social aspects that form human nature.
• Anthropology: Explores human behavior, biology, cultures, and societies through both past and present analysis.
• Evolutionary Biology: Examines how natural selection, climate, and other pressures have shaped the human capacity for flexibility and adaptation.
• Neuroscience: Investigates how the brain's structure, such as the limbic system, influences behaviors like emotions, hunger, and fear.

Key questions and findings

• Cooperation vs. selfishness: Research has explored whether humans are inherently selfish or cooperative, with some studies suggesting cooperation is a natural instinct.
• Genetics and culture: Scientific studies analyze how both our genetic makeup and our cultural environment shape who we are.
• Plasticity: A significant finding is that humans evolved for flexibility, with the capacity to adapt to a wide range of environmental changes rather than having a single set of fixed characteristics.
• The "innateness" debate: Science continues to debate the extent to which specific traits are "innate," with no single consensus currently in sight.

Blah Blah Blah still waiting for your response to my answer.

 

[alang1216]

Blah Blah Blah still waiting for your response to my answer.

I answer questions and question answers.

 

[Concerned American]

I answer questions and question answers.

You run around inside your own empty head oblivious to anything else in the physical world.

 

[MarathonMike]

I answer questions and question answers.

Just not mine, apparently.