Why do Americans find it hard to discuss race and ethnicity?
- By Leon Newton
- Published 07/24/2009
Leon Newton
Author, Political Scientist, Playwright, Songwriter, Public Speaker, Columist and Comentator. His books include: The Tragic Death Of An Emperor a play about political corruption. Book about Terrorism 101. He was Researcher In Resident Program at the Prague Office Of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Academic Scholar`s Program in CHINA, Fellow at Clarion University teaching conflict resolution. A Bosnia war researcher on ethnic conflicts.
Is it possible to have a dialogue on race and ethnicity in America without the dialogue becoming emotional?
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Comment #1 (Posted by an unknown user)
No.. because if white people bring up arce and ethnicity, then suddently we are racist. Black people sure don't hesitate to pull the "race card" though. It's a double standard. White people have to avoid the race card when black people know how to rely on it.
Comment #2 (Posted by opit)
Likely not. Talk radio is the most flagrant example of 'leading' the public via lynch mob mentality.
http://www.alternet.org/mediaculture/107326/former_news_radio_staffer_spills_the_beans_on_how_shock_jocks_inspire_hatred_and_anger/ That's one of a cache of links dealing with public perceptions
http://opitslinkfest.blogspot.com/2009/07/perception-alteration.html
