• Feathercrown
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    9 hours ago

    This distinction is stupid and only serves to confuse the discussion

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      9 hours ago

      No, it’s a qualitative difference if a member of an oppressed group is bigoted against one of the oppressing group, or the other way around.

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        9 hours ago

        Yes, but insisting on calling it bigotry instead of racism rarely makes a difference and frequently causes unnecessary arguments with people who are using the other definition of racism. If it’s necessary to discuss institutional racism or whatever else, then just specify that.