Racism Without Racists

[alias_sqbr]

New york times article: the evidence is that Senator Obama is facing what scholars have dubbed racism without racists. Via nico_wolfwood, who sends me lots of articles (to my gmail account, which I never check!)

I found this interesting, but a little surreal, since I've been hanging out with people who have specifically chosen to use a broader definition of "racism" which includes this much more common and persnickety sort. (Also my main reaction is "Duh", but hey :))

And yes, this is a sign that I'm feeling smart enough to deal with comments on tricky topics again (and notice that I've forgotten birthdays etc), yay my brain! I make no promises as to feeling this smart by the time anyone replies...

Oh, and I rang my family, and her party isn't for a week and a bit. And is at Annalakshmi, where I can't eat any of the food, but on the plus side means I won't feel so bad if I end up having mine somewhere with no vegetarian options :)

Comments

[callistra.livejournal.com]

This is the sort of racism I wonder about. It's easy to point to obvious stuff, but the unconscious stuff is mucher harder to nail, and much harder to talk about.

[alias_sqbr]

Exactly. It's easy to be "anti-racism" when all you mean is "not a nazi".