Common racist comments you hear in 2023?

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Compared to 30 years ago, how is racism different today?

For me, racism terms such as the n word p word are less used than they were 30 years ago. However, people have looked at other avenues. See comments below.

1. "You have a chip over your shoulder" every time someone mentions racism or their lived experience it goes straight to denial mode. You are blamed for your lived experiences and told to get over it and how UK is not racist.

2. "The UK abolished slavery. slavery was a long time ago." Every time someone tries to put forward a view of reparations of people who are still suffering from the effects of slavery they are shut down. "that was a long time ago we have changed and evolved."

3. "I feel like a foreigner in my own country." Which is probably one of the most stupid statements considering that over 80 percent of the population is white. I always answer if you feel like a foreigner how do minorities feel?

4. "name the racists" commonly said for Megan Markle that she should name the racists she claimed in the Royal family. But lets be honest if you did that the other person in whatever circumstance would just deny it and ultimately you will not be believed and be called someone who plays the race card and tarnishing other people's careers.

5. "Why do black people have their own spaces if white people had it we would be accused of racism" This is commonly said by the same people who are not as vocal when other groups have their own space e.g. women, LGBT groups etc.. It just seems like whenever black people have their own space people have to put them down. Take Ngozi Fulani the media made it seem she was the bad person people argued why her charity helps black people suffering from domestic abuse. Sad how she was forced out Sistah Space due to the abuse she faced but the media never mention that and the racism she had to face.

6. "Racism exists in all communities" this is another common one used and is a whataboutery technique. We have seen this with people like Kanye, KSI recently but what people forget there was a lot of criticism from the black community with their actions. So to suggest the black community or any other community does not do anything about racism is for the birds.

7. "My best friend is black" This is something you would hear from the EDL or Britain First. But you would be surprised how often you hear this by a lot of people. Just because your friend or relative is black, Muslim, Asian etc does not mean you cannot be racist. Even if you are a white mother and your child is mixed race does not mean you cannot be racist. It is baffling how a lot of people seem to forget this and think that my saying I cannot be racist because of this automatically means they cannot.

It needs to start in pre-school. However, even the, can/will the majority of the teachers see beyond their bias to do the job well. Children are aware of race from a very early age.

They are aware of race from young@Socrateswasrightaboutvoting , and the wonderful thing is that they do not care, and will play, and interact with others, without prejudice. Sadly as we all know somewhere along the line things change. That is what needs to be tackled.

@Lndnmummy Just popped back for a nosey and wow! What did you write?😂

Lndmummy only said 'Ok Karen' but as their feminist supremacy goes, they've managed to pass a soft law on mumsnet that Karen is a 'racist and misogynist' word as well as the worst thing you can call a woman. They can call another woman any name they want but Karen? Oooooh the horror! You gotta admire their pack strength. Lol

There is a nuance in how it is asked.

Unfortunately too many people are asking "why are you other?" Or "why is your skin that shade of brown?"

They don't give a shit about your family history which is actually apart of British history even if you/your family only arrived 5 years ago. In the case if people I know and met over the years from childhood plus my own family things like black and brown people fighting and being involved in the WWs isn't a surprise.

You can't teach children to think especially if they are WC and/or not white English they may get ideas about how to get rid of those with all the power now. 🙄

With high profile advocates for equity of outcomes like Kemi in positions of power and influence, what could go wrong...

Sadly, I actually believe there is an element of truth in this. An organised, educated, population that knows its worth is that last thing our government wants.

White women's tears par excellence on that thread.

Soon they'll also pass the mn law to ban 'white women tears'. They've been calling the phrase misogynistic (Their magic word).

I cannot say what I think about Kemi, and her ilk, Calvin Robinson etc. I would get banned@Socrateswasrightaboutvoting .

With high profile advocates for equity of outcomes like Kemi in positions of power and influence, what could go wrong...

The feminism boards love Kemi though, going as far as to call her a goddess. I don't disagree with her stance on gender identity issues but beyond that she doesn't seem to care much about women's rights.

😂 I have yet to hear her speak and not have my blood pressure go up.

Kemi only needs to step out of line once, not only would her goddess status be revoked but she'll also cease to be seen as just a woman but as a black person or black woman. The racism will follow.

You and me both. My daughter was laughing as I shouted at the PC. Books by Chinese authors is exactly what I look for when I am encouraging my DCs to be proud of their heritage or showing them what is possible. Yes Kemi, we all look the same...😂😂

I did wonder. Its just demonstration after demonstration of why they are the problem. You looked like you were having fun but I had reached my limit with their nonsense. I had to delete my last statement tree times before it was suitable for a public airing, I knew then it was time to go.😂

🤣🤣 I can relate to the restraint. They'll drive you mad going round in circles if care isn't taken.

This 💯

Is there such a thing as a race based version of Stockholm Syndrome? Asking for a friend 😉

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Wow just looked back at that thread and WTH? Re "white women's tears" someone, I think a teacher, has said black girls can turn on the tears just as easily!

But that misses the whole point. Black girls will rarely be believed the way white ones are. So tears won't benefit them.

That thread is bonkers. There's so many things they've claimed. Say anything they don't like and boom "That is soooo misogynistic". Reported.

Frequent breaks were needed😂

And fragility 🥺

Yeah. basically We white feminists on this thread 'refuse' to believe that white women would weaponise their tears' or only very few would ( Paraphrasing) . School safeguarding person acknowledged witnessing the power of weaponised white tears which have seen black girls unfairly punished and that she has been complicit but its only 'a problem'. And anyway there are other children who have been raped or beaten up which is much worse really that what is repeatedly happening to said black girls... You. could. not. script. it!. Another poster suggested that the black parents not complaining was because they didn't care (paraphrasing) refused to accept that black parents may not put their head above the parapet because it is pointless or may not end well for them. I have found you only have to open your mouth to be considered an angry black woman. I can tell you we had our own weaponised white tears incident. I was straight up at the school. Lots of other black parent were upset at the treatment of their children but were wary of making a fuss.