Human beings we are biologically programmed to stereotype people, whether we like it or not. Stereotyping is a sense-making tool, objects or people that are similar to each other are categorized to help simplify and systems information so that information is easier to identified, recalled, predicted and reacted to. And, yes, stereotypes can lead to racism, but then again it depends on the person and the stereotype.
The stereotype in my case is more of a stereotype stemmed from fear of terrorism. For example, when I saw the person in the subway station with the long beard, turban, abaya and black suitcase, I feared him and rushed out of the subway station, afraid that my life might’ve been in danger. I don’t necessarily see that as racism, as racism is defined as "The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races''.
So, what are you views on this? Is this racism?
you sayHuman beings we are biologically programmed to stereotype people
You say this without referring to any study are any thing. Okay. For the sake of conversation you can have your opinion. You could likely find some
expert to support you. I am sure i could find an
expert to refute you.
you saywhen I saw the person in the subway station with the long beard, turban, abaya and black suitcase, I feared him and rushed out of the subway station, afraid that my life might’ve been in danger. I don’t necessarily see that as racism, as racism is defined as "The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, esp. so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races''.
Where do you live?
Terror attacks have taken place in many locations in the world by people not dressed as "Arabs". So you may what to review what you are presenting to me as "supposed survival" mechanism in the costume of racism.
Let me tell you I didn't bother to look at your profile or read any of your other post to see if you're a troll or to find out anything about you. Because if this conversation doesn't get more inteligent quick i wont spend much more time on it.
Just quickly about me I look white I'm 3/4 Jew then some other stuff and black. I was raised in an Islamic country although I have never been Muslim. I have a Jewish relative that was killed by a homicide bomber in Israel. My childern are mixed race. My Son in Law is 1/2 black. I work in law enforcement.
So you can have what ever opinion you want but tell who you are and why you think your opinion is valid. You are no expert in your own right, so don't tell your account that way.
My opinion is the way you told it it is racism.
Topic: Are you racist?