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16-11-2004, 19:46 | #1 | |
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Prejudice and double standards
Topic: Why is it ok for certain groups to diss others while the opposite is considered wrong?
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But yeah, maybe all that anger has built up from hiding something I have real issues with rappers. Why do many rappers (who are predominantly black), who have traditionally been victims of discrimination themselves for their colour support discrimination towards others? I think they have some kind of belief that they need some "other" to be less than them. And unfortunately it's homosexuals And no, I'm not racist, I hate every homophobic of every colour in the world equally LOL Sorry I know I went off topic etc, but I just had to say that |
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16-11-2004, 23:48 | #2 | |
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It has been said that homophobia is the last accepted predudice. It's perfectly acceptable to make jokes and slurs at the expense of gay people, but God help you if you dare say one thing against black people! Eminem himself is a perfect example of this. He's been making vile homophobic comments for years and very few people (besides gay activist groups) have spoken out against him. But the very moment it emerges that he made a couple of remarks against black women on one of his early demo tapes the whole media, both in America and Europe, is on his back and forcing him to make a public apology! It's 'Affirmative Action' gone crazy. Black comedians make jokes about white people all the time. But if a white comic makes jokes about black people he's labelled a "racist" (although in most instances - *cough* Jim Davidson *cough* Bernard Manning - that probably is the case). And consider the MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards - it's all about pride and esteem. But if we were to have a MOWO Awards it would be classed as racism. If I called someone a "n#gger" (not that I ever would do such a thing) I'd be treated like an outcast for the rest of my natural life. Yet I walk around town every day and hear the terms "gay", "fag", "queer", "homo" etc etc used as insults and slurs and noone bats an eye. But what happens if I speak out against such things? I get laughed at. It's a sad, sad situation. And it's a situation that I don't see changing for a very long time. I should also state, as Rachel did, that I am no racist in any way or form. I just see a hell of a lot of hypocracy going on when it comes to what is and what isn't acceptable in society these days. I also think it sucks that I should feel obliged to reaffirm that I'm not a racist for fear of people taking my perfectly understandable viewpoint in entirely the wrong context. OK, rant over. |
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17-11-2004, 00:43 | #3 |
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Woah. Rach and I just unwittingly started a whole new topic on a whole new thread. That's kinda cool. |
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I'm sick of the Tim Westwood show on Radio 1. This is the BBC and they find it perfectly ok to get rappers on there that have nothing more to say than "faggot". This is what the BBC spends our television license money on The BBC won't show two girls having a short kiss, but they're fine about people shouting "faggot" over the radio. It's really sad. Quote:
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17-11-2004, 01:13 | #5 | |
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At least it is becoming an issue in Britain. Look at the publicity Outrage has got for its campaign against Jamaican dance hall stars who incite murder of gay people - and the success they had in shaming the MOBO awards into uninviting them.
It's quite disturbing the way that people who have been the victims of prejudice themselves don't seem to be able to see that their prejudices against other people are just as wrong, but it's hardly surprising, lol. |
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17-11-2004, 01:38 | #7 | ||
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I recently heard about a priest or whatever from Atlanta that said something like "when a gay person compares him/herself to the black community, he/she doesn't know what suffering is." It appears he seems to believe that suffering has only been experienced by blacks people and that everyone should shut up and put up with their "discomfort." He fails to understand the impact that homophobia has on gay people. |
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17-11-2004, 03:09 | #8 |
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A'ight, I'd just like to say something in defence of Eminem. I don't think he's actualy a homophobe. I think he's just trying to show how ridiculous the views of the ACTUAL homophobes are... as in... you can't have any integrity if you're a homophobe. He raps in the role of a rapist, child-molestor or an axe-murderer as well, and he's none of those. But the fact he's raping as all those people should tell you something... he thinks the same of murderers as he does of homophobes.
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17-11-2004, 03:13 | #9 | |
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17-11-2004, 03:21 | #10 | |
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17-11-2004, 03:28 | #11 | ||
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He may be putting humour into his videos (such as the recent one of Micheal Jackson) but he is being serious when he's dissing gay people. Quote:
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17-11-2004, 03:43 | #12 |
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Ice_Cream, just don't take the lyrics so close to heart. Most of them are fake, you know. Like Tatu, for example. Eminem has his image that sells, and so the lyrics are written accordingly. It doesn't mean that he in person hates gay people at all. It does, however, mean that people buy lyrics that diss gay people.
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17-11-2004, 03:53 | #13 | |
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19-11-2004, 22:35 | #14 |
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Well, about the Eminem thing... I like him alot, if you listen closely to his lyrics and read between the lines you realise when he's serious and when he's not. I don't think he is a homophobic, in fact, I don't think he has anything against homosexual people, and I do believe he has actually said so himself. There are actually songs of his which have very straight-forward, clear lyrics where he speaks about how crazy the world really is... Hehe.
Well, I have friends who agree totally on this, as do I, so we had a little discussion about it a while ago now. I don't think it's just about rappers and gay people, but anyone... But to stick to the topic, I must agree with you completely - most rappers ARE black, and there's nothing wrong with that, and most of them want to fight against racism which is woohoo, but then they go dissing gay people, having half-naked "b#tches" and "h#es" dancing around in their videos... Twisted world! |
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19-11-2004, 23:15 | #16 |
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Can I please ask the numerous Eminem fans on this forum exactly what it is that makes you so sure that he's joking when he makes his 'insightful' comments on the gay community?
Take these lines from 'Criminal' for example: "My words are like a dagger with a jagged edge that'll stab you in the head whether you're a fag or lez or the homosex, hermaph or a trans-a-ves Pants or dress - hate fags? The answer's 'yes'" What the hell is funny about that? What point is he making about today's society with that cheerful little ditty? To me, those are the words of a bitter, hateful, screwed-up little man. Freddie suggested that Eminem is really just trying to point out how ridiculous and irrational the views of real homophobes are. But does Em end this 'song' by saying "Hey kids, this is all bullshit, don't subscribe to this school of thought! We should all just learn to get along!"?. No, I don't believe he does. In fact, he then goes on to another song about torturing and killing his ex-wife (and there was no disclaimer at the end of that track either!). Therefor, what makes you so sure that those lines aren't his own personal beliefs? Just because he says he's not homophobic doesn't mean he's telling the truth. He'd say and do anything to get the liberal media off his case - his duet with Elton-f#cking-John was proof of that! Remember, we're talking about a man who has his ex's name tattooed on his body with the words "rot in pieces" written next to it. We're not discussing a rational, liberal, open-minded person here. |
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07-12-2004, 07:40 | #17 |
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I had no idea black people invented homophobia.
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I don't think anyone here is suggesting that Blacks "invented" homophobia. |
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Sorry, I was trying to be sarcastic there. I know what you guys mean but thanks for clarifying anyway.
Now if you excuse me I will reply to every comment made in this thread that I disagree with, this may take awhile. Quote:
As for him making those comments about black women, the issue runs a whole lot deeper than whatever you think Affirmative Action is. For one thing the black community does not like Eminem. Not him personally, they resent that fact that the sole reason why this guy popular is because he is white and therefor easier to sell accross the world. That this guy is doing the exact same thing that every hip hop artist before him has been doing. He is the Elvis Presly of the Hip Hop world. That is just big, fat blow to the Black community, but they cannot hate him because he is white, and really before his demo tapes were released they had no reason to hate him. The demo tapes just served as a front for them to unleash their rage, "first the guy steals our music for the amusement of white people, now he's going to insult us for the amusement of white poeple? Hell no!!!" As for this MOBO Awards, I do not see what the problem with that is. Institutions like that helped prevent black artists from having their music stolen by white artist way back when. Yes I know it doesn't apply today now however they are celebrating history and frankly I commend that. I also commend the GLAAD Awards that rewards Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgendered, because like those black institutions of the past, they realize that nobody will recognize their talent and where there talent is coming from unless they do. Oh and there is a MOWO Awards though it isn't for music, it is called the Oscars. Quote:
Racist? No. Prejudiced? Yes. I really don't understand how you guys could just focus on one minority. To assume that the majority of black people are homophobic has got to be the most generalizing thing I have ever heard. And even if you are right, do you honestly think that it is just black people? Because I have some seriously bad news to tell you; the majority of white people may also be homophobic, as well the South Asians, South East Asians, Hispanic, Arab, I could go on forever. Do you think it was black people who voted for a President that is gunning for a constitutional ban on gay marriage? Do you think it was black people that voted for, in all ten states that had it on their ballots, a ban on gay marriage? Do you think black people run mega-networks like NBC and CBS that refused to air a commercial for the United Church that said GLBTs are welcomed, because apparently inclusiveness is now too controversial. And guess what?! Les Moonves, the CEO for CBS, is Jewish!!! OMG, a man coming from a group of people that definitely know the meaning of discrimination, but, but, but how could he do this? Do you know what is even more shocking though, BET (Black Entertainment Television) has no problems with it, as does UPN and network that's demographic is predominately black and so far their viewers are not complaining. This reminds me of that age old requirement for black people to be accepted in the mainstream; in order to get the same thing a white people get we must be ten times better than them, because an average black person just will not do, no he must be extraordinary. I still do not get why black people, specifically black people must not be homophobic. What the hell does our past have to do with anything? What, because we must know what it is like to be discriminated against? We are not the only people who have been the object of hatred. What about women who are homophobic? Jews? Asians?... What about gay people who are sexist, racist even? Yeah! it exists. Just because black people are an easy target, doesn't make us the only target. And just a tip from us black folk; when fighting against hatred it is useful and more effective to go after the big fish, you know the people who are actively, directly involved in limiting your rights, i.e. policy-makers. And what of white people? Are you implying that because white people, particularly white males, never get discriminated against they can't possibly understand what it is like, so they get a free pass with homophobia. That is insulting to white people. But while we are on the subject of double-standards, I find it extremely amusing that of all the really offensive things involved in the hip hop industry you guys just pay attention to the homophobic aspects. Among some of the most misogynistic lyrics, the only things that filters through your minds are the homophobic words. Why is that? Is it because the "bitches" that they are refering to are black, and you are white (assuming you are white). But doesn't that offend you? How black women are portrayed in their videos, doesn't that illicit that same reaction in you as their homophobic words do? It doesn't though does it? The only thing that offends you in those videos are how ugly those women's bodies are. Yeah! Regarding the names "faggot" and "dyke." There are other words that insult people base on things that people cannot help. Retarded - used in such phrases like "That is sooo retarded" => it is so stupid; insulting to people with autism. Ghetto - used in such phrases like " That is soo ghetto" => it is soo black/poor; insulting to black people. Gay - used in such phrases like "That is sooo gay" => it is soo stupid/weak; insulting to homosexuals. Pussy - used in such phrases like "Do not be a pussy" => don't be weak; insulting to women. Dick or Prick - used in such phrases like "you are being a dick/prick" => acting like an asshole; insulting to men. Cracker or White - used in such phrases like "do act white" => don't act like a big dork; insulting to white people. Lesson here, everybody can be an ass and we shouldn't let their history excuse them for it or lower our reagrd for them more than they deserve because of it. |
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