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"I'm wondering whether a white woman "clutching" her purse when a black man walks into an elevator with her would be considered "ignorance," and not "racism?"I'm not suggesting that if I were a black man, her gesture wouldn't insult me, etc., however, racism is pure hatred of another race just because of their race. Fear is an emotional response. And, it can be based on ignorance.I'm not trying to downplay racism, because I'm not. But, we all have fears, and usually these fears are learned responses from experience, or from what we see watching tv, etc. I don't blame you for feeling the way you do, though. But, isn't it better for you to try and see all sides of an issue?
Take care.
Nancy"
Thank you Nancy for your comment regarding the clip. I do realize we all come from different places with different backgrounds. I do agree with you, in regards to our fears are learned response from experience.
By no means will I disagree.
I have and will continue to look at this issue from all angles. Unless you have felt like this woman then, I would hope that you would agree with the gentleman. I believe that the gentleman would not have said anything if the woman did react the way she did.
In turn she did, and so did he....... learned response from past experiences!
I appreciate your time and hope to hear more from you.
Thank,
Jason
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Dear Jason:
Re: Black man in elevator
I understand what you are saying, that his reaction to her was a "learned response from his negative past experiences with racism." The sad thing is that we can't change other peoples fears. Nor can we change their ignorance. Believe me, I've learned and am still learning the hard way. We can, however, change our reactions. As you know, two wrongs don't make a right. If I was that man in the elevator, I would have been hurt and angry, too. But, if he could have been the "bigger" person, and said to her "don't be afraid, I'm not going to harm you." Perhaps, something good could have come out of that experience. I may sound "excessively optimistic," but how else are the effects of racism and fear going to change? And, some women are afraid of men in general. Black, hispanic, italian, middle eastern, etc. A woman who was attacked in the past will most likely behave in that manner no matter what man walked in the elevator with her.
Anyway, I thank you for your response as well. And, the best of luck with your blogsite : )
Sincerely,
Nancy
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