Does anyone else thoroughly despise the term "person of color"?

I'm not a leftist and I never will be....and I find that term for minorities to be racist. It places emphasis on their skin color, not their character, morality, or contributions to society.

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LeopoldBloom · M

Does it also bother you to hear the term “white people?” What about other terms like “American” or “Christian” that emphasize nationality or religion over a person’s character? Even using “man,” “woman,” “child,” “adult,” etc. is a problem.

Are you saying we should refer to people by their accomplishments only? I.e. “that person who helps old ladies across the street?”

SW-User

@LeopoldBloom *that being who helps beings across the street*

Quizzical · 46-50, M

@LeopoldBloom Personally I DO object to being called white... I'm not white, I'm a pinky-yellowish colour.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

SMDH @SW-User

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

One would think people should be capable of identifying someone else in a non inflammatory manner. What are we supposed to do - wear name tags all the time? Doesn’t that risk identity theft? @LeopoldBloom

LeopoldBloom · M

@jackjjackson How is calling someone by a descriptive term inflammatory?

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

If someone is upset it’s inflammatory to them and we should respect their feelings. @LeopoldBloom

LeopoldBloom · M

@jackjjackson OK, if a white person asks us to not call them "white," I'd respect that. Same if a black person asked to not be referred to as a "POC." But [i]never[/i] using those terms because someone might be offended is idiotic.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

We must be sensitive on a case by case basis. @LeopoldBloom