Dr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoJun 29, 2023

That affirmative action in university admissions & other domains existed as long as it did is remarkable, considering the formidable opposition it encountered. From Reconstruction to affirmative action, every major effort to promote the progress of Black Americans & rectifying the impact of racial subordination has consistently faced charges of "reverse discrimination" & unfair "preference."

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@Deglassco @[email protected] @BlackMastodon There's no such thing as reverse racism because racism depends on context. In a majority white culture, non-whites don't have the social, cultural or political power to effectively oppress the white majority. I don't understand why supposedly great minds can't seem to grasp this simple concept.
Jun 29, 2023 at 11:23pmWeb
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoJun 30, 2023
@minervakoenig it’s not that difficult a concept to grasp, as you note. Many just don’t care.
Show threadWolleysegapJun 30, 2023
@minervakoenig @Deglassco @[email protected] @BlackMastodon There's a lot of projection going on. People who would very much like to be able to rig the system, even more than it already is, to favor them. If someone else wants to level the playing field they scream that it's unfair
Show threadDr. D. Elisabeth GlasscoJul 1, 2023
@Wolleysegap I agree. It is unfortunate.