Colorblind racism, also known as race blindness, is a sociological term for the disregard of racial characteristics when selecting individuals which will participate in activities, receive some service, be hired for a job, etc. Many of us are taught from an early age that discussing race – even acknowledging race – is a big no-no. Colorblind ideology is fraught with problems and pitfalls. Some very crucial reasons as to why colorblind racism is faulty are: It invalidates people’s identities, invalidates racist experiences, narrows White Americans’ understanding of the world and leads to disconnection, limits the stories that get told while keeping White America comfortable but also keeping racism thriving, equates color with something negative,
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“There is a strange kind of enigma associated with the problem of racism. No one, or almost no one, wishes to see themselves as a racist; still, racism persists, real and tenacious” (Bonilla-Silva, 2006, p. 1). Bonilla-Silva goes on to further explaining how most whites don’t see color, just people and how the color of a person’s skin no longer the central factor determining minorities’ life chances. According to Bonilla-Silva,
“Blacks and other dark-skinned racial minorities lag well behind whites in virtually every area of social life; they are about three times more likely to be poorer than whites, earn 40 percent less than whites, and have about an eighth of the net worth that whites have” (Bonilla-Silva, 2006, pp. 1-2).
This is when “white privilege” shows the most, yet, most whites believe that if the blacks and other minorities would just stop thinking about the past, work hard, and complain less particularly about racial discrimination, then Americans of all hues could “all just get along”.
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The proposed materials overseen by the appointed federal monitor, Peter Zimroth include: “‘not to tolerate ethnic, racial or sexist jokes’ and to ‘not imitate the speech patterns’ of others” (Ly 2015). NYPD is trying to get rid of their “Stop, Question, and Frisk” technique use in the past couple of decades. They believe switching over to “Courteous, Professional, and Respectful” is going to get them a higher conviction rate. The notes for the newly proposed program read, “‘The result is that the citizens become our allies and, in turn, policing becomes safer and easier. This enhances our effectiveness and increases our pride and pleasure in what we do.’” (Ly 2015). But the real question is: will officers on the force use these tactics while on the
“There is a strange kind of enigma associated with the problem of racism. No one, or almost no one, wishes to see themselves as a racist; still, racism persists, real and tenacious” (Bonilla-Silva, 2006, p. 1). Bonilla-Silva goes on to further explaining how most whites don’t see color, just people and how the color of a person’s skin no longer the central factor determining minorities’ life chances. According to Bonilla-Silva,
“Blacks and other dark-skinned racial minorities lag well behind whites in virtually every area of social life; they are about three times more likely to be poorer than whites, earn 40 percent less than whites, and have about an eighth of the net worth that whites have” (Bonilla-Silva, 2006, pp. 1-2).
This is when “white privilege” shows the most, yet, most whites believe that if the blacks and other minorities would just stop thinking about the past, work hard, and complain less particularly about racial discrimination, then Americans of all hues could “all just get along”.
Exposing The Whiteness of Color …show more content…
The proposed materials overseen by the appointed federal monitor, Peter Zimroth include: “‘not to tolerate ethnic, racial or sexist jokes’ and to ‘not imitate the speech patterns’ of others” (Ly 2015). NYPD is trying to get rid of their “Stop, Question, and Frisk” technique use in the past couple of decades. They believe switching over to “Courteous, Professional, and Respectful” is going to get them a higher conviction rate. The notes for the newly proposed program read, “‘The result is that the citizens become our allies and, in turn, policing becomes safer and easier. This enhances our effectiveness and increases our pride and pleasure in what we do.’” (Ly 2015). But the real question is: will officers on the force use these tactics while on the