Thank you! When I see people i know do #basicwhitegirl i usually comment "I just got starbucks to you stereotypical pig #basicblackgirl" idk stereotypes just really irk me
Anyone else thinking this white girl and Starbucks thing is just as racist as any other ethnic stereotype? Swap out "white girl" and "Starbucks" with "black man" and "fried chicken" and see how well it still fits. I just don't think racism is cool who ever it's aimed at.
No this stereotype is not as racist as other ethnic stereotypes. Having someone think you like Starbucks or Ugg boots because you're a white girl is not going to negatively impact anyone's life or get them into trouble. There are, however, dozens of stereotypes and racist modes of thinking that harmfully impact the lives of people of color on a daily basis. I don't see how anyone can equate a Starbucks stereotype to the ugly reality of racism. Racism which isn't just stereotypes and hurt feelings but systematic and institutional oppression. I don't mean to get real on everybody and I already know I'm gonna get a lot of grief for this but it had to be addressed.
Whether it impacts negatively or not that's not the definition of racism. Racism can be defined as belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. When someone says white girls love Starbucks that is suggesting white girls have a specific characteristic because of their race. That's still racism even if you think no harm is being done.
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