Black Men as Sexist Racists?
Christopher B., who frequently comments with us, has short, interesting piece at his site on sexism. Here’s how it starts:
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too many black men
blame black women for
white people’s racism
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With all of the talk over recent weeks about various expressions of overt and covert racism, I think he opens the door for an interesting discussion about how racism and sexism play off of one another.
I don’t totally agree that Black men blame Black women as it is suggested. What I do believe is that many of my Black male brethren have become too lazy to try and overcome/work through racism, and have instead retreated to a position of taking their frustration out on our Sisters in the form of sexism. I think it’s less blame and more choosing to victimize Black women as a way to [unhealthily] deal with feelings of victimization.
Black women, do you feel blamed by Black men?
Black men, am I off? Why is it that some people choose to suppress others to make themselves feel better?
To me, the healthy approach is one of unity. Racism effects both Black men and Black women. I’d like to believe that we can use each other as assets to overcome the realities of racism in today’s and tomorrow’s world.
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Thanks for the clarification – I agree – it aint that Black men blame Black women – its that folks dont want to make the effort to work through spoon fed ideals. And isn’t that exactly what we teach in school – Black folk learn well sexism and racism from our schools (who doesnt??).
Keep on – great blog ya’ll.