That's not what is being done here though. Its blurring the lines by claiming institutional racism defines any and all racist acts. Its anti-intellectual oversimplification to justify racist abuse.
I 100% agree institutional racism is very real and very present. But you can't define every individual relationship and interaction by the average racial dynamic of the races of the participants. That's mirroring racist ideology.
Nah I was kind off in that I didn't realize the OP was actually talking specifically about institutional racism.
I just get frustrated when people (such as some in this thread) deny individual racism and individual power dynamics exist or that they can go against systemic norms. But there are plenty who deny systematic racism exists which is insane given the data as well so I understand your clarification.
It's easier to deny than to educate yourself, no one want to admit that they were wrong. I understand your frustration. White people don't want to be portrayed as the bad guy years after slavery and segregation has ended but continue to benefit from the lasting effect that it has.
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u/DrCleanly Dec 11 '19
That's not what is being done here though. Its blurring the lines by claiming institutional racism defines any and all racist acts. Its anti-intellectual oversimplification to justify racist abuse.
I 100% agree institutional racism is very real and very present. But you can't define every individual relationship and interaction by the average racial dynamic of the races of the participants. That's mirroring racist ideology.