Posted by floatingbridge on April 20, 2011, at 21:48:02
In reply to Re: Racism - How to deal with it? » Deneb, posted by SLS on April 19, 2011, at 5:47:57
Methinks I agree.
Racism is colorblind.
However, as a person who has a history of enduring silently the affronts of others, then later stewing, I think there could be a Teflon approach to cultivate since she is a co-worker. Just so you don't have to listen. You don't have to change her.
But I'm not the person to give an example. I usually just leave....
> > One of my co-workers is racist. It's ironic, but she is a black woman. I'd think that she of all people should be against racism? She ridicules and puts down Indians and Natives and perhaps other people too. It's bad. I stayed silent, but I'm wondering if that is just as bad?
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> > I feel like I should have said something, but I didn't want to stir up trouble.
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> > What should I have done? How do I deal with it? Should I just ignore it?
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> Choose your battles wisely.
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> You don't need to challenge this particular person at this particular time in order to further the cause. It could be counterproductive and make your life more difficult. I'm sure you will contribute to reducing racism throughout your lifetime. You just have to discover how to go about it in a way that is consistent with your disposition.
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> Good luck.
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> - Scott
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*a rose by any name
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