Posted by Shy_Girl on May 19, 2005, at 1:04:56
In reply to Last couple of days at work, posted by partlycloudy on May 18, 2005, at 7:28:29
Racism is a very sad thing IMO, but it does exist. I truly believe that racism will be nearly nonexistent in a couple of more years...so overwhelmed by the majority that they fear coming out.
I believe that the word/concept of "race" should be abolished...replaced with "culture" instead. There is not such thing as "race" anyways...it is a myth. We are all the same...homo sapiens sapiens. The genetic differences between the "races" are not nearly as varied as the genetic differences within a given "race" itself.
Different cultures bring with them a wealth of information. The world is diverse, people need to realize that having employees of different cultural backgrounds is a BIG advantage.
I'm still waiting for the day where people are not required to check a box to indicate "ethnicity" in surveys. To be more indicative of values, it should be changed to something like "dominant culture". For example...just because one is "black" or "hispanic" or "white" doesn't mean that one cannot come from a say...Chinese cultural background.
I think you did a very brave and good thing...to not stand for that type of behaviour from your employers. No one should work in an unwelcoming environment. Perhaps one day they will run of of good employees and regret their unaccepting ways.
Anyways, sorry about the rambling...I feel for you partlycloudy and hope things work out.
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