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Old 09-08-2011, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ilbegone View Post
The concept of race is not a taboo subject at all. For example, what is considered unbridled racism in one person is considered "cultural pride" in another. That's what all those "ethnic studies" classes are all about - minority racism masquerading as "diversity".
OK, maybe taboo isn't the right word. Race has become a sensitive subject for a lot of people. I was using the example of "Asians" with Oriental racial features who no longer refer to themselves as "Orientals". I can't explain why, but I assume it has to do with a certain racial sensitivity.
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