Of course there is. People aren't just born with xx or xy chromosomes. Sometimes they're born with XXY or XYY chromosomes. The intersex make it quite obvious that biology isn't so neat or binary.
It also can result in mix matched or underdeveloped sex organs. You also don't have to have extra chromosomes for this to happen. Olympic runner Caster Semenya has XY chromosomes, outward appearing female sex organs (breasts and vagina) and internal testes. She has always identified as a female. What would you identify her as? A male because of her chromosomes? Well then you're saying males can have vaginas. If you say she's female then you're saying females can have XY chromosomes. As I said, biology isn't so neat.
It was mostly Egyptian citizens who protested Cleopatra, historically believed to be of Macedonian/Greek heritage, being portrayed as a black woman. The objection was not due to racism but because of historical integrity.
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I don’t wonder.
Young children should be allowed to be kids, innocent, carefree, unaware of the 'difficult situations' that older people deal with.
I have not heard the term “politically correct” or incorrect, used in that way, it is usually a derogatory term.
"Equality" under the law means no hindrance to each person using his/her God given intellect, abilities, talents, aptitude, ambition to reach for his/her full potential.Not from what I saw. Facebook was full of white people from the US and UK protesting.
So, if there's "equal treatment" then two consenting adults should be allowed to marry. That's "equal treatment". No "this is our religion, you shouldn't be able to marry because of what I think"
Yes, there should be no protected classes. But in order to achieve this, there has to be equality among races.
There isn't.
Poverty in the United States: 2021
This report presents data on poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2022 and earlier CPS ASEC.
Poverty rate of 11.6%
White non-Hispanic is at 8.1%
Black at 19.5%
Native America is at 24.3%
Hispanic 17.1%
This is no equal. You might say "well, it's their own fault." I doubt that. For some, it might be the case of a person struggling to get a decent job simply because they're not smart enough, or whatever, but the US has created inner city ghettos, its way of funding education benefits the rich, the attitude in certain places seems to be one of "well, it's their fault, so no point in actually doing anything about it" or "why would we want to pay for their education when they're just going to compete with our kids?"
Until people believe that there's equality, you'll have problems.
Oh and could I suggest that you look beyond Facebook for your information?Not from what I saw. Facebook was full of white people from the US and UK protesting.
So, if there's "equal treatment" then two consenting adults should be allowed to marry. That's "equal treatment". No "this is our religion, you shouldn't be able to marry because of what I think"
Yes, there should be no protected classes. But in order to achieve this, there has to be equality among races.
There isn't.
Poverty in the United States: 2021
This report presents data on poverty in the United States based on information collected in the 2022 and earlier CPS ASEC.
Poverty rate of 11.6%
White non-Hispanic is at 8.1%
Black at 19.5%
Native America is at 24.3%
Hispanic 17.1%
This is no equal. You might say "well, it's their own fault." I doubt that. For some, it might be the case of a person struggling to get a decent job simply because they're not smart enough, or whatever, but the US has created inner city ghettos, its way of funding education benefits the rich, the attitude in certain places seems to be one of "well, it's their fault, so no point in actually doing anything about it" or "why would we want to pay for their education when they're just going to compete with our kids?"
Until people believe that there's equality, you'll have problems.
Look up other definitions that explain it better. There are many on the internet. And as long as cross burning or Nazi marches or whatever is classified as 'speech' by the courts, that has to be included in the definition(s).
With some exceptions, I disagree with book bannings whether it is coming from liberals or conservatives.
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In the definition of political correctness or free speech? I’m sorry Foxie, I’m not seeing it. Politically correct is a specific term relating to the liberal way of being over delicate in not offending.
There is no group that is protected, by law, from insults or criticism.
No one should be doing it. But does that mean teaching inclusion and tolerance is bad?
Some good points here. But if the impression is that the book about a new black kid is to insert thinly veiled CRT into the system, yes many conservatives, including this one, will strongly object to that. Again I haven't read the book so I'm going only by the reported perceptions. I don't know a single conservative among all my friends, family, associates, neighbors etc., even those who hold some racist views in my opinion, who would object to the character in the book being black.With some exceptions, I disagree with book bannings whether it is coming from liberals or conservatives.
When leftists got their knickers in a knot over Tom Sawyer etc it was ridiculous. Almost all great literature is written through the lens and bias’ of the period yet and they want to ban them because of derogatory stereotypes. Part of assigning readings in a class is the discussion afterwards where that can be part of the discussion If needed.
On the other side you have the rightists who are banning IDEAS and PEOPLES in the guise of “protecting” children.
Many books are banned because they are written by Black authors or other minority authors, and provide a view point on events or history from that perspective and that might not line up with the dominant narrative. However it is still valid and important for kids to encounter. Not only that it reflects the reality of some of those very kids in the school who have experienced it. And again, promotes discussion and an understanding of other perspectives.
Banning entire peoples. When most of the banned books are either by or about a few specific groups, then you are effectively banning people. Their experiences and their perspectives disappear from both reading and discussion. In doing so, they and their views cease to exist in school and are not acknowledged.
The reasons are, ostensibly, foul language, descriptions or discussion of sex, violent scenes but more often it is just because someone objects to a “lifestyle” or a view that reveals some of the ugly truths about us as a nation.
Among the books I listed was one about “fitting in”….a new kid in school, in a new neighborhood, trying to figure out how to fit in and make friends, which he does and navigate through some difficult situations. A universal theme for children. But, the kid is black, the new school is mostly white, the awkwardness of race enters into it, and therefor it is banned.
In a similar way, “Heather has Two Mommies” and “Tango makes Three” commit the sin of depicting non-traditional families and for that they are banned. No sex. No foul language.
That is not to say there are not good reasons to ban books from school libraries.
The first question is - is it age appropriate?
The second is, if it contains violence, sex or controversial issues, is it done so in a way that adds to and doesn’t negate the literary value? And IS there even a literary value that overrides it?
Other questions:
Does it speak to real life experiences or issues? For example, rape, depression, suicide, incest or pregnancy. These are all things a teen today may well have had to deal with or know someone who has.
Issues surrounding sexuality are complex and daunting during adolescence and banning books that tackle that hardly helps them figure things out or feel less alone.
Like the leftists banning books solely because the depict negative stereotypes, rightists are banning books because the depict non-conservative views and lifestyles. Kids should be protected to the extent that material is age appropriate but older kids, highschool kids, are going to be navigating some of the very issues being banned and imo, it is better to encounter in a reading with subsequent discussion than surfing the internet. They are ALREADY DEALING with this.
On a relevant tangent, how do you feel about those trying to ban books in public libraries? (when I was in school, libraries were my sanctuary and librarians my hero’s
Disclaimer: No, I do not believe Gender Queer is appropriate for a school library.
It all depends on what is being included and what is being tolerated. The predation of children should NEVER be included and tolerated.
