• thantik@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    I can’t stand that term. “Reverse Racism” implies that Racism is supposed to go a specific direction. Anyone who uses it is Racist themselves.

    It’s just Racism. Like “de-evolution”. It’s just evolution numb-nuts!

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      7 months ago

      I’ve never thought about it but you’re right, anyone using that term is immediately telling on themselves.

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      7 months ago

      I’ve always understood it to mean racism as a response to racism, like fighting fire with fire. You’re not alone in your interpretation though, which is why it’s such an unpopular term

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        7 months ago

        That would be anti

        The term “reverse racism” has been around for decades, a mis-application (sometimes intentional) to imply racism is automatically one way.