@EmperorSumi racism is a tool of the oppressors/powerful, but being in a position of power is not a prerequisite to being racist.
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Replying to @sean_macken
@sean_macken it is. You can't be racist without the ability to oppress.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @EmperorSumi
@EmperorSumi it's an exercise (to oppress) vs a belief (be racist). racism is merely one of many justifications to oppress.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sean_macken
@sean_macken they are linked and they are all derived from power. The belief is used to oppress and therefore can only come from power2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @EmperorSumi
@EmperorSumi Just because the majority of oppressors are racist does not mean that in order to be racist, you have to oppress.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sean_macken
@sean_macken oh please now this is a discussion of silly semantics. Oppressors who oppress ethnic minorities are racist.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @EmperorSumi
@EmperorSumi This is true. But are Japanese people still racist against the Chinese for thinking themselves better?3 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sean_macken
@sean_macken in China the opposite is the case.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @EmperorSumi
@EmperorSumi my point is both are racist, even though one has the clear present "power". You're thinking of institutionalized racism.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @sean_macken
@sean_macken the power comes from within the society. Racism in an international isnt as linear but still has a clear white controlling hand2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
@EmperorSumi and definition debate sucks so let's just be friends and disagree. :)
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Replying to @EmperorSumi
@EmperorSumi I know. Definitions are so different depending on sources and opinions, especially this topic, so it's useless debate.0 replies 0 retweets 1 like
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