In class we discussed Wildman's definition of racism, which in turn meant that all white people were in fact racist because they benefited from a larger racist societal system. This caused quite a stir -- something that I feel the author did purposefully. But overall we concluded, that by her new definition of the word, all people were in fact racist.
I though of this while i was watching an episode of the show "Gangland". During an interview with a white supremacist gang member, who was in prison, the member openly admitted to being a racist with pride. However he stated that to him, being a racist meant that you love your own race so much, that you are willing to kill members of other races ensure the preservation and prosperity of his own race. I had never heard of racism meaning a love for your own race before, at least in a modern context -- but it is a real twisted/disillusioned love. Another thing is, we spoke in class about how strange it would be for someone to say they are proud of being white. Well, that is exactly what this man did -- and it really was quite bazaar to hear someone say it and be completely serious. It was just an interesting take on racism that I had never heard before. I certainly do not agree with it whatsoever, but from this man's view on racism, you can see how violence and hatred can quickly become a factor in extreme racial pride. Sad, but true.
Meredith Cotter, Post #19
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