"Differences" is THE fundamental, vital concept that is absolutely required for the definition and application of racism. It is at the core of discrimination, which is at the core of racism.
There is no logical fallacy in stating that "belief in differences between people" is fundamental to racism. If there were no differentiation, there would be no discrimination, and therefore racism would not be possible.
But this is all a red herring, summoned by you in response to maggiedacatt's first question:
"Do you really believe that people in different parts of the country (/world) are fundamentally different from one another, and that's the reason for their different circumstances?"
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Date: 2011-11-16 05:58 am (UTC)"Differences" is THE fundamental, vital concept that is absolutely required for the definition and application of racism. It is at the core of discrimination, which is at the core of racism.
There is no logical fallacy in stating that "belief in differences between people" is fundamental to racism. If there were no differentiation, there would be no discrimination, and therefore racism would not be possible.
But this is all a red herring, summoned by you in response to maggiedacatt's first question:
"Do you really believe that people in different parts of the country (/world) are fundamentally different from one another, and that's the reason for their different circumstances?"
You have not answered that question.
Do you?