According to the progressive definition of racism ('structural oppression'), minorities cannot be racist. That makes it likely that norms against ['dictionary definition'] racism are less enforced among minorities, and we might see more racist attitudes among them? Is there data?
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Replying to @Plinz
Which progressives did you consult? This seems like a weak caricature.
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Replying to @postvacuous
I don't intend to caricature, demean or insult anyone here. Would you like pointers to the discourse? https://www.ucalgary.ca/cared/mythofreverseracism …
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Replying to @Plinz
Do you interpret this document as claiming that people of color can’t be racist?
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Replying to @postvacuous
The document and linked discourse explain that according to their definition, racism requires a structural power difference, and that it is not possible to be racist against white people [in Canada]. So, ethnic minorities may be racist, but only against less powerful minorities.
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Replying to @Plinz @postvacuous
However, the binary distinction between "whites" and "people of color" both in terms of power and attitudes may obfuscate relevant complexity when trying to understand society (think about economic differences, political representation, education, class of different groups).
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Replying to @Plinz
I still think you’re painting a straw person argument. There is a ton of great research into internalized discrimination and overlapping identities included in the “further reading” section of the piece you quoted. It’s also written in the context of a rise in white nationalism.
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I am not even sure which argument you attribute to me?
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