Was trying to work out how much we actually fear disapproval vs real-life consequences of disapproval.
So they are having cognitive dissonance if they object to being called racist whilst advocating racism?
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Possibly. The question is, do they dislike being a racist or are they acting on self-preservation.
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That was what I was asking. Ppl who claim to feel hurt by being labelled with a prejudice they're arguing is a good thing.
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it is, they also may be right. I'm assuming that what the person said was actualy really racist & not just perceived as such.
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Yes, obv. Its hypothetical. Assume someone is espousing racist views as good things & also objecting to being called racist.
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The example I gave was being explicitly saying homosexuality was disgusting & then being offended by being called homophobic
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Rather than saying 'Yes, I do have a prejudice against & aversion to homosexuality & think everyone should.'
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did this person make specific excuses as to why he was hurt? My First reaction is indeed cognitive dissonance.
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Because religion.
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