Message Forum: Re: "Reverse discrimination"

Re: "Reverse discrimination"

Posted By: Howard, on host 209.86.12.157
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2001, at 06:46:02
In Reply To: "Reverse discrimination" posted by Eric Sleator on Friday, December 14, 2001, at 20:26:21:

> I find the term "reverse discrimination" to be pointless, stereotypical, and even a bit offensive. Isn't discrimination discrimination no matter who it's directed at?
>
> -Eric Sleator
> Fri 14 Dec A.D. 2001

Yes, but don't you think the term is used to indicate that it is discrimination against people who are not usually victims of discrinination? It's like "flamable" and "inflamable." They sound like opposites, but really mean the same thing. Sometimes the English language comes up a little short.

And another thought on the same(?) subject. Many people condider "Male Bashing" by women to be OK.
But don't *ever* say "woman driver!"
Howard

Replies To This Message

Re: "Reverse discrimination" - gabby - Tue, 12/18/2001, 12:23:34
Re: "Reverse discrimination" - Eric Sleator - Sat, 12/15/2001, 17:18:19

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Message:	> > I find the term "reverse discrimination" to be pointless, stereotypical, and even a bit offensive. Isn't discrimination discrimination no matter who it's directed at? > > > > -Eric Sleator > > Fri 14 Dec A.D. 2001 > > Yes, but don't you think the term is used to indicate that it is discrimination against people who are not usually victims of discrinination? It's like "flamable" and "inflamable." They sound like opposites, but really mean the same thing. Sometimes the English language comes up a little short. > > And another thought on the same(?) subject. Many people condider "Male Bashing" by women to be OK. > But don't ever say "woman driver!" > Howard
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