Re: The only discrimination
by
Davelias12
10/05/2009, 4:11 PM
The
only case of "discrimination" that you have legitimately listed is that
of child custody. But even that one isn't very accurate - because it
depends on the age of the child, and a host of other issues. And not
all that long ago (30 years) it was completely the opposite.
The critical word here is "discrimination" - EVERYONE has
experienced being discriminated against because it simply means a
decision where someone elses attributes were preferred over yours.
The REAL intent of the term here is "irrational discrimination" or
"myth based discrimination". And none of your other examples are
"irrational" - even the child custody example has some fact behind it.
No, white men do not experience daily and pervasive "irrational
discrimination". And the fact that you cannot come up with examples of:
- being ignored in a conversation significant to you because you are man
-Ever been a non-professional (yet no less intelligent) male trying to talk to a bunch of professionals, let alone a female professional?- having your choices ignored in preference of a female's decision
-Abortion? This is also way too broad of a category, and entirely vague.- being assumed to being lower ranked in business than you are
-Is it 1960 still? Where does this happen? Wouldn't this also apply to men who don't carry themselves very well?- being assumed to be a threat when you are not
-Um, dating? Being around children? When are women perceived as threats? Or is this directed at minorities?- being assumed to be dishonest because of your skin color
-Evil white male? The patriarchy?-Apparently.
