I have a growing suspicion that the way many Chinese people understand the word “racism” (or “racist”) is quite different from the way I use it. This causes communication problems because I use the term “racism” like most North Americans do, but my Chinese acquaintances react in ways that don’t seem to make sense. Obviously there’s a disconnect. I want to know why my Chinese friends and acquaintances react the way they do to the term “racism”. How are they understanding this word?
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Apr 14
minipost-Letter: Understanding popular Chinese notions about “racism” (help me out here!)
Written by: Joel | Filed under:-mini-posts, Analysis, q&a | Tags:blacks, Chinese culture, Han chauvinism, Han racism, prejudice, racial, racial prejudice, racism, racist
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Jul 18
minipost-The danger of categorically accusing others of prejudice
Written by: DJ | Filed under:-mini-posts, media, News | Tags:media, olympics, prejudice, racism, South China Morning Post
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Tom Miller of the South China Morning Post has generated somewhat doubtful outrages with an article alleging Beijing ordered bars not to serve blacks. For now, however, Beijing Boyce seems to have seriously deflated the credibility of Tom Miller’s work. (H/T Danwei) Continue reading »
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