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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 10:32 pm
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(September 2, 2015 at 10:26 pm)Jenny A Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 10:00 pm)Handprint Wrote: I went to a very liberal college that was very big on microaggressions and social justice. So I've asked questions about these topics or I've been required to take courses with this topic included within.
Uh huh. I get that you've heard the answers. The OP's link contains the answers. Do you agree with them?
I do. I think a lot of times we are unaware of the meanings behind our words.
Racism and other forms of discrimination wouldn't be so prevalent if we weren't. As freud would say, this is bringing our unconsious to the consious realm where we can see them for what they are.
A lot of times the microaggressions listed here are felt by the receiving party, but not by the person saying or doing the actions. So it's a perspective thing, and a lot of times you have to live that perspective in order to understand why it hurts others. Therefore it's important to accept, that when a member of a minority community says something you said hurts (or is seem as hostile)…that you believe them, even if your gut reaction is to think "that's ridiculos! I'm not racist! I'm not etc etc. Why are they so sensitive?!"
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 10:44 pm
Some of those really are ridiculous. Apparently it's also considered micro aggression to ask someone where they're from. I'm Brazilian, and was born there but moved to the US when I was 7. My parents have pretty strong accents though. People sometimes ask them where they are from, and they never feel butt hurt about it or anything. They actually like it when people ask. Gives them something to talk about with new people.
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:05 pm
Where do you suppose "Go fuck yourself and your bastardization of the English language" would land on the scale?
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:13 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 11:05 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Where do you suppose "Go fuck yourself and your bastardization of the English language" would land on the scale?
You'd break the scale. 
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:23 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 10:32 pm)Handprint Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 10:26 pm)Jenny A Wrote: Uh huh. I get that you've heard the answers. The OP's link contains the answers. Do you agree with them?
I do. I think a lot of times we are unaware of the meanings behind our words.
Racism and other forms of discrimination wouldn't be so prevalent if we weren't. As freud would say, this is bringing our unconsious to the consious realm where we can see them for what they are.
A lot of times the microaggressions listed here are felt by the receiving party, but not by the person saying or doing the actions. So it's a perspective thing, and a lot of times you have to live that perspective in order to understand why it hurts others. Therefore it's important to accept, that when a member of a minority community says something you said hurts (or is seem as hostile)…that you believe them, even if your gut reaction is to think "that's ridiculos! I'm not racist! I'm not etc etc. Why are they so sensitive?!"
So if I ment Brazilian like say Catholic lady and asked if she could teach a little about portageuse (forgive spelling) that is aggressive?
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:29 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 11:23 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 10:32 pm)Handprint Wrote: I do. I think a lot of times we are unaware of the meanings behind our words.
Racism and other forms of discrimination wouldn't be so prevalent if we weren't. As freud would say, this is bringing our unconsious to the consious realm where we can see them for what they are.
A lot of times the microaggressions listed here are felt by the receiving party, but not by the person saying or doing the actions. So it's a perspective thing, and a lot of times you have to live that perspective in order to understand why it hurts others. Therefore it's important to accept, that when a member of a minority community says something you said hurts (or is seem as hostile)…that you believe them, even if your gut reaction is to think "that's ridiculos! I'm not racist! I'm not etc etc. Why are they so sensitive?!"
So if I ment Brazilian like say Catholic lady and asked if she could teach a little about portageuse (forgive spelling) that is aggressive?
I don't think so. And for anyone who would get offended by that, I'd have one thing to say:
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"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:39 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 11:29 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 11:23 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: So if I ment Brazilian like say Catholic lady and asked if she could teach a little about portageuse (forgive spelling) that is aggressive?
I don't think so. And for anyone who would get offended by that, I'd have one thing to say:
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That's kind of my thoughts. I am someone that is insatiably curious, so I know when I meet some from another culture my curiosity takes over.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:42 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 10:32 pm)Handprint Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 10:26 pm)Jenny A Wrote: Uh huh. I get that you've heard the answers. The OP's link contains the answers. Do you agree with them?
I do. I think a lot of times we are unaware of the meanings behind our words.
Racism and other forms of discrimination wouldn't be so prevalent if we weren't. As freud would say, this is bringing our unconsious to the consious realm where we can see them for what they are.
A lot of times the microaggressions listed here are felt by the receiving party, but not by the person saying or doing the actions. So it's a perspective thing, and a lot of times you have to live that perspective in order to understand why it hurts others. Therefore it's important to accept, that when a member of a minority community says something you said hurts (or is seem as hostile)…that you believe them, even if your gut reaction is to think "that's ridiculos! I'm not racist! I'm not etc etc. Why are they so sensitive?!"
Except that offense is given not taken, and saying I'm offended is basically saying I'm too immature to control my emotions I need people to do it for me.
To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
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RE: University of California microaggrssions list
September 2, 2015 at 11:42 pm
(September 2, 2015 at 11:39 pm)Lemonvariable72 Wrote: (September 2, 2015 at 11:29 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I don't think so. And for anyone who would get offended by that, I'd have one thing to say:
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That's kind of my thoughts. I am someone that is insatiably curious, so I know when I meet some from another culture my curiosity takes over.
I think talking about different cultures/etc is a great conversation starter. It's lost on me why anyone would feel offended.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
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