Racism in uk

[Charltonstrek]

Im finding the level of racism here in the UK to be very unsettling and it seems to be getting worse and im finding it depressing as I have a Muslim partner and I wonder if there is a future here for him. Ive mostly witnessed this on social media with some very derogatory comments anybody else or am I too sensitive

She’s saying racism is bad. Antisemitism is another form of racism. Neither poster was saying either form is better or worse or more or less valid than any other. Both are horrendous. Agreed?

Well Pressumably that’s a Catholic school. I went to a catholic school, interesting days to pick to have off for them. Why those days? Surprised their first penance wasn’t on a Saturday- most are

Of course she is saying anti-Semitism is worse, she said 'per capita Jews are the most likely to experience racism. We have definitely been ignoring that as a society, it’s extremely sad and an indictment of where the Uk is today.'

To be a victim of antisemitism is just as bad as being a victim of Islamophobia, agreed?

She doesn't say anything about anti-Islamic comments to her partner, she talks about racist comments on SM.

Thank you.

Some people seem intent on bending the definition of racism to suit their own agenda.

No, she literally says he is down about the racism.

Also she says 'I have a Muslim partner and I wonder if there is a future here for him'

I have no idea, I don't set term dates! My point was it's a ridiculous comparison (why do all kids get Christmas off but only Muslim ones get Eid off) given Eid is not a nationally recognised holiday.

Sigh! I give in!

Of course they are, it's just the double standard at play here. If someone brings up Islamophobia in the first few posts on a thread about anti-Semitism, people accuse them of derailing.

Thank you, I do indeed have some lovely friends - I’m blessed in that respect. I’m not sure I have any “heroes” I think what you’re doing is creating a version of me you want to exist for your benefit (and just for completeness here is a CV list of parties I have voted for in the past - Labour (was actually a fully paid up member at one point). Lib Dem’s, Tories, Green and locally Independent. I generally listen to what any of them have to offer

I find it completely mind boggling that people care about the skin colour/race/religion etc of THEIR NEIGHBOURS

Really? That’s not something I’ve noticed. Most people in Britain think all racism is equally abhorrent. I’m sad for OP that her experiences have been otherwise.

But it was never about islamaphobia- it was a post on racism generally the posters husband was used as an example. But the post talks about Racism being bad in the UK. If you want to discuss something narrower it needs to be a separate thread.

You're lovely Pakistani-hating Indian friends shouldn't get too uncomfortable under Farage. Judging by the racist comments to Indians from Reform supporters, they are going to have a hard time of it if Reform come into power.

Your right us Catholics don't have to wear a head covering. Sometimes people wear them at mass but it's are few and far between. It is also a choice for Muslims to wear scarfs. My daughters friend doesn't. She has to cover up in summer though, like wearing jeans and long t shirts but she isn't obliged to wear any coverings and no Muslim is they chose to. Or should I say the parents chose to dress thier child in them.

Except that within a few posts she was told anti-Semitism is worse than racism to Muslims. Hardly coming together to fight all intolerance is it?

Probably more report it nowadays.

Hang around here long enough and you'll soon see it.

Of course all racism is equally abhorrent, but not everyone seems to agree.

See upthread the comments from one poster who is proud that her Indian friends hate all Pakistanis.

I’m sure they will be looking at what each party has to offer, and making their decision. They’re very intelligent people who run their own businesses so will undoubtedly be looking at this from many angles. So do you think Reform
will win, you seem very focused on them.

That isn’t accurate at all - where do I say that? I’ve said they have certain views on Pakistan - I’ve never intimated my view on that. Please try and keep this accurate

I think anyone who can hate an entire nation of people, as you said your friends do, isn't capable of being intelligent.

Reform may win, but it will be a disaster for this country.

Of course stats are based on what's reported, how else could we possibly gather said stats?
Are you suggesting muslims in the UK are more likely to be racially abused just because you say so? Without stats to back it up? You're also doing a disservice to the Muslim population by saying they can't speak English and are so ignorant that they can't find out the proper information regarding who to report to.

But people are entitled to wear what they like (within certain reasonable limits, e.g. appropriate coverage and nothing that could cause harm) because it is their body and you can't say what you like about another person because a) manners and b) not causing harm

I was being sarcastic re it being despicable for British immigrants in Spain not to learn Spanish. My point was if that is the standard for immigrants in Britain then it needs to be the same for immigrants from Britain.