What Is Racism? Let's Talk About Racism

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A debate about the barker and its being a religious garb began in Australia when a Senator, Pauline Hanson, wore one into the Senate. The Leader accused her of denigrating a religious garment and others called her racist. Many are now confused over what racism is and how that applies to an objection to full face covering. The general consensus of opinion is that one cannot identify the wearer and that is what the Senator was pointing out.

A talking point on the radio this morning was to define racism. Is it about religion, colour, or actual race. The banning of people from certain countries from entering the United States is not about racism but religious connections, and this is where the confusion is manifested. All too often religion and race are linked in a way that is wrong.

Converts to Islam from western nations often see white women dressed in Hijabs and even a berker. So the wearing of a fashion garb, for that is what it is, does not define her in a racial way. Similarly, many Muslims convert to ideologies opposed to their former faith.

Skin colour is also a marker for racism. This is usually the case where white supremacists operate. Many who are of coloured heritage, however, may have white skin. Discrimination against colour is, therefore, a blurred area. Also in some predominately white societies some of colour may be in positions of power.

The world is now moving towards a globally homogenous state and racism is becoming more of an issue than before. Because it is hard to define and harder still to justify there is little tolerance for it in any society. The bottom line is that whatever the race, creed, or colour, we are primarily the same inside and fast becoming the same outside.

If religion is the barrier, then that is a different matter to racism. While some look upon certain beliefs with fear and trepidation because of the anti-western approach to most things racism is not to blame.

Perhaps in defining the meaning of racism it is more the product of ignorance than it is of fear. People who find their level of tolerance towards others is propelled by hate or fear they need to undergo education into the background of the person for whom they have repulsion and they may then look upon them differently. They should also look closer to home to see from where their intolerance originates.


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Nice article, I feel sometimes somethings are taken overboard

A debate about the barker and its being a religious garb began in Australia when a Senator, Pauline Hanson, wore one into the Senate. The Leader accused her of denigrating a religious garment and others called her racist. Many are now confused over what racism is and how that applies to an objection to full face covering. The general consensus of opinion is that one cannot identify the wearer and that is what the Senator was pointing out.

I would rather consider the above as a foolish act by an individual than consider her as been racist, I feel saying she's racist is just genuinely ignoring the reasoning behind this kind of behavior.

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it's really inspiring to read stuff like this ..I mean, great and instructional write-up with good content!

Thank you for reading @ekeomachimdi

I never judge based upon race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. It is very simple. Either you are cool or you are not. That's how I was raised.

Thanks for sharing your thought @johnroomusic

Racism and discrimination is proof of our backwardness that claimed the modern nation with a high civilization, but more primitive behavior than those who lived in the stone age.
Let's respect each other, for the degree of all men is as high in the eyes of their Lord

ignorance in so many cases is the main motive of racism, I experience that in some point of my life, great article .

Racism is the biggest unintelligent invention of the modern man.

The world is not willingly accepting the one shirt fits all.
There is a very pure and underlying reason for this.
It's not simply because of ignorance and hate for others.
We were and still are, driven by herd mentality.
First with Family.
Then with the outer circle of friends and contacts.
Then wider still, in the communities we are a part of.
LGTQI for instance. Which I am not one of.
Is a prime example of a community.
A group existence based on like identity and visual similarity.
Despite their diversity, hence the acronym.
They represent a specific.
Following on that path, we arrive at: Nations.
Humans have this ingrained into their biological composition.
The Globalist Agenda aimed to change that in an instant.
Is changing that, but meeting much resistance.
Because of Human Nature.
People have lived as a 'herd' for a long time.
You might argue, "but we should all accept and integrate".
Many do. However, look around any city which is "diverse".
While you will see diversity. When you look closer.
You will see people existing with that which resembles themselves.
Getting along is one thing.
True integration however is a lie and a long journey.
Whole suburbs are often specific to a select Identity/Race.

Nature is also a good indicator.
While there is ecosystems where many life forms live together.
It is a rarity for creatures of different walks of life to tightly co-exist.
When there is co-existence. It's called symbiotic relationship.
When it occurs, it is because there is benefit to both parties.

I'm not justifying racism.
The hate which it can give life to. I absolutely do not support.
However, I am not one which is sold by the globalists agenda.
Which aims to make us all one global family.
Where suddenly we depart with that which makes us human.
The way we identify, and the way we find comfort in similarity.
This is deep within us. I am not saying it won't happen.
I am just highlighting why there is A LONG way to go.
Just like it would have taken a long time for tribal existence-
To reach the point where we formed civilizations.
That which is what led to RACES.
The continuous breeding of like life-forms.
Which created specific characteristics of what we are today.
Such as Indigenous, Afro, Asian, Anglo, Latino, etc.

Racism is a bad word. It is hard to see it any other way.
However, there IS another side to that coin.
That other side is NOT ugly and hate filled.
Pride for Identity is a About Pride For Existence.
I can have complete and true respect for another Identity.
At the same time, I can have no ambition to merge the two.
That is NOT racism. Or Hate. Or Ignorance.
That is simply wanting to maintain my bloodline.
And my Identity as pure as can be.

I am strongly against a homogeneous human race.
I am also not alone. It won't happen willingly.
It will only happen by force..
Which is what is happening to Europe and other parts of the world.
It is not about the betterment of The Human Race.
It is specifically in play to serve a specific narrative.

Good information, thanks

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