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Racism in South East Asia
sabbath_92:
Well to be honest, it's probably not as profound, since there aren't that many 'races' as the Indian subcontinent is not as diverse as the more developed countries. What I'm talking about is more akin to the term 'colourism', or the caste system or just any kind of discrimination based on things one wouldn't have control of. Say how the caste system in India still prevails, or how the Hazara ethnic group in Afghanistan are discriminated against because they are deemed 'inferior'. Has there been progress made in order to counteract these backward notions, or does it seem like we are bound to live with this ignorance for a long time to come? What are your thoughts on these? Do you ever find yourself discriminating someone on things like this?
I was watching the kite runner a moment ago, and this came to my mind :p, and I don't know if this is the appropriate board, but yah serious issue we are talking about here.
astarmathsandphysics:
Rascism is only a little bit different from the glue that keeps society functioning.
sabbath_92:
--- Quote from: astarmathsandphysics on September 20, 2010, 02:01:21 pm ---Rascism is only a little bit different from the glue that keeps society functioning.
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How so? Surely a society would function better and be more productive without the pointless hate-mongering and discrimination?
I'm a mistake - legalize abortion!:
--- Quote from: sabbath_92 on September 20, 2010, 05:19:24 pm ---How so? Surely a society would function better and be more productive without the pointless hate-mongering and discrimination?
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The roots are quite deep. You think people can live without prejudices?
sabbath_92:
--- Quote from: I'm a mistake - legalize abortion! on September 20, 2010, 05:28:14 pm ---The roots are quite deep. You think people can live without prejudices?
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Yes. I come from a open minded family and am yet to meet a full on racist. And this is not the point. This is the 21st century and it's time these prehistoric narrow minded notions are put to rest.
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