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发帖数: 29846 | 1 CNN: Rachel Dolezal has a right to be black
As much as critics try to characterize Dolezal’s behavior as a fraudulent
choice, sociologists and psychologists know that decisions about racial and
ethnic identity are typically not merely expressive, strategic, or
apolitical, but are driven by social conditions.
Growing up in a family with black siblings exposed Dolezal to the reality of
discrimination and made her more sensitive to its effects. It probably
helped her understand the contrast between the reality of black lives and
white privilege. Other similar experiences, such as marrying an African-
American and having black children, also make white people more sensitive to
racism.
Dolezal likely became politically and socially conscious about these issues
because of her experiences in an interracial family. In this sense, her
parents must be proud of the child they raised.
Should we indict Dolezal for her racial deceit?
That depends on a number of factors. What accounts for her decision to “
become” black instead of remaining white to advocate for racial justice?
Did Dolezal feel that her white skin made her suspect as she engaged in
political activism? Did she fear it would be a distraction as she attempted
to gain credibility in racial justice efforts?
Of course, she could have attained a leadership role in the NAACP as a white
woman, but did the perception that she was black make people feel more
objective about her performance rather than skeptical about her
understanding and commitment to anti-racism?
Was she aesthetically driven? Dolezal claims that she has been in love with
black aesthetics since childhood. The decision to adopt a black female
aesthetic for herself is a political act given that Americans in general
assume black women are not aesthetically as desirable as white women. Yet,
others reduce her aesthetic choices to mere cultural appropriation. | j*****v
发帖数: 7717 | 2 左婢媒體還真是看膚色下菜。
當年cnn詆毀嘲弄傑克遜的時候可不是這個調調。 | D*******o
发帖数: 3229 | 3 这算好事，以后咱们以及孩子们在申请入学工作时也选“黑人”选项，可以少奋斗很多
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