Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Why are uneducated ppl still claiming that Black men are given preference over White women?

Black men were given the right to vote first with the 15th amendment and white women were finally given the right to vote with the 19th amendment. Not to say that black men are always treated better than white women (this is obviously not true), but you have to realize and accept that overt ism is still very real, and even more acceptable than overt racism. In this years past primary election, the media was careful to not imply racist attitudes, but when it came to Hilary Clinton, the ist remarks were plentiful and seen as not that big of a deal. I am not saying that black men are treated better than white women, but you have to see that in a greater world perspective women are still seen very much as second-cl citizens. Women still receive lower wages, are ually harred in the work place, and are subjected to stereotypes as well. I am black, so I feel I can see both persepctives on this issue. I see what you are saying but maybe try to see it from another perspective as well.

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