Double Standard?

[Ensign Rickeee]

I've noticed a double standard forming in our society. Have you noticed that (this is just an example) if a Caucasian calls another Caucasian a "cracker" it's just fine? Then if someone of a different race calls them that, it's considered offensive? Another example would be the word "******" and African Americans. This attitude applies to many other ethnic groups as well, but I'd just like to see if anyone else has noticed this.

This thread wasn't meant to be offensive to anyone who found that it was!

Thanks! ^_^  

[darkrose_eve]

I've noticed that...it's very common everywhere.  

[Organic Shadows]

darkrose_eve

I've noticed that...it's very common everywhere.

 

[Ksenia Sergeevina]

Organic Shadows

darkrose_eve

I've noticed that...it's very common everywhere.

 

[Ame Yuki Kaze]

I believe in Jesus Christ, my Savior. If you do too, and aren't scared to admit it, then copy and paste this into your signature.

Yeah, it's unfortunate that this still goes on in today's society. It comes from the basic instinct to view those different from oneself as a potential threat. It's as old as the hills and won't disappear no matter how much we indoctrinate children with diversity and multiculturalism.

 

[MyOwnBestCritic]

It's also not just the word, but the feeling behind it rather than the meaning that has an effect most of the time. There is a difference between "******" and "*****," after all. One is extremely offensive, while the other is affectionate. And it's just plain funny when a white guy says it stressed  

[-l- Eli -l-]

It kind of translates over into reverse racism, where a white/caucasian person can't get away with what a black/hispanic/asian/whatever person can, for fear of being labeled racist.  

[Sister_Lenore]

Yeah, I hate that! I despise the "N" word and I refuse to let anyone call me that. In my house, my parents always told me that it was an evil word that had such a horrible past. They always taught me not to accept it as just a cultural thing or a sign of love or whatever.

Ohh! I hate when people (black,white, mexican) come up to me and say, "What's up, my n****a!" I could rant for days, I swear.  

[Feather Kana]

I refuse to say the N word for any reason. It is cruel, not to mention backwards or derogadory.

"Cracker"....?

*draws a blank*

Calling a white person a "cracker"?

Maybe it is just an Iowa thing, but I've never heard that expression before, and I'm old enough. It must be an example of more localized slang....

Oh well, when I talk to my best friend in Georgia on instant messaging, she sometimes uses phrases that draw the same blank, and end up being local expressions I'm not familiar with. I have done the same to her, and we both brush it off as dialect trouble once we resolve our confusion. sweatdrop  

[Patron with a Mission]

Honestly, why do we have to have labels such as these?

Can't we just call people by their name that they introduce themselves with? Do we really have to use these racist labels? stare Though I hate this kind of talk, I suppose there is nothing I can do but voice my opinion; I'm only one person, after all.  

[Zee Zee Top]

Yeah, I've seen it a lot. However, I've got to say, I feel uncomfortable using any racial slurs. I can't say those insulting terms, even towards people of my own race.  

[Dodger Gunning]

While I can be rude and sometimes completely offensive, one thing I will not say is the N word. I make racist jokes occasionally, but I make fun of every race, especially my own. (White people can't dance, really. I find that generalization funny beyond imagining.)

I hear the N word in the hallways at school and have a sudden urge to punch the nearest bystander. Even when the person saying it is black. I just have a need to hit something. It's like they don't realize what that word really was once. The pronunciation doesn't change the meaning or the history of the word!

Anything I say really isn't meant to offend. If it does offend you, I quite frankly don't care and I'm not sorry.  

[Amaya84]

chiyojo

It kind of translates over into reverse racism, where a white/caucasian person can't get away with what a black/hispanic/asian/whatever person can, for fear of being labeled racist.

I've never thought of it that way, but it's quite true. My boyfriend is mexican, and I'm white, so we have a great time making fun of each other. Then I have to remember not to yell "Beaner!" at him in public. eek
I've already gotten some weird looks for that one. Making fun of each other is our way of saying that there's really no difference between the two of us. heart  

[baby_dragonite]

We want equality between the many races of the world, but by allowing others to use many of these offensive terms towards each other, we are only promoting further diversity. It's a way to keep the status quo. And, yes, it's become a very common place thing. Mostly because in today's society it's promoted viciously between rappers and entertainers. But you can always take that first step and just worry about what you call others, eventually it will catch on.