(and not intended to offend) Throughout my life I’ve occasionally heard people, when explaining that they’re not racially biased say, "I’m colorblind".
I don’t think it’s necessary to ‘not see’ color, because there’s nothing wrong with people being different colors, and obviously it’s a part of nature. Many animals come in various colors, why shouldn’t human beings ?
There’s nothing wrong with noticing it (because we all do, honestly)—and being fine with it.
And not judging people negatively or fearing them because of it.
Being color-blind is impossible. It's like saying "I don't see height or weight." Of course we do. I know what the phrase is meant to mean but it strikes me a strange one. What we see and how we respond are very different things. So I don't see reason to negate the "see" part. That's one that's always felt like virtue signaling.
@Northwest I remember distinctly when the media tried so hard to shove that idea down our throats. "Don't see color. People are all the same." I get that it came from a place of promoting equality, but people aren't the same. They're unique.
@Burnley123 Yes, I could see that. I’ve never heard a black person say they were "colorblind" in that context. Not saying none have, but it’s never been my experience.
I think in today's days, anything we say can be considered controversial or inappropriate, no matter who you're talking to. One of our security guards got fired last Month for telling a Nurse that her new hairstyle looked nice, she went to HR right away instead of accepting the compliment as it was intended... 😵💫
@spjennifer People seem to deal in extremes nowadays. It’s a shame that he lost his job over something so small. Especially when actual harassment, where people are harmed, is still going on. There was a poster, who is white, and described her ex-husband as white, who someone jumped on as "racist” for so describing him. The person making the accusation turned out to not be "wrapped too tight" but it’s another example of how ridiculous people can be now. 🙄
@bijouxbroussard I've known that Security Guard for 5+ years and he is just a kindly older gent of 70+ who was just making conversation to pass the time. It's sad how we've devolved to where everything has some ulterior motive and even a simple compliment is considered "harassment". Yes, I guess even just saying you're "white" or Caucasian" now can be considered racist. I'm glad I don't have too many years left in the workplace because I don't want to deal with this nonsense. I mean if it's really harassment or racism, then yeah have at them but come on...
It is impossible not to notice someone’s skin colour…the guy who conducted my eye exam at the opticians this week was definitely black!
By his accent from somewhere in the West Indies I would say. But treating someone differently because their skin is a different colour -never done that. Never will either.
I definately see color. Though it doesn't affect the way i interact. Somehow it seems to me that people that feel compelled to say they have black friends or are colorblind, are trying too hard.
[b]as I'm growing up I'm noticing more and more racist people And they're so open about it like it's their preference so they'll not change it for you And I'm like I don't need evryone to like me but I just want an acceptance for as I'm racism of any sorts really hurts [/b]
It was pointed out to me that was a fault. I don't say I don't recognise the difference but I value people just as people. But a friend pointed out I was in danger of denying him his heritage and culture because of that. It was a big lesson for me.
@Ontheroad My father is blue-green colorblind, but most people are unaware. He used to argue with us occasionally about aqua items, but that was the only time it was an issue. 😄
@bijouxbroussard Ha! My dad was also blue/green colorblind... which he hid quite successfully until one day he was working on some wiring and had to have help. Even mom didn't know it, not until I ratted on him 🤣
A lot of people have deep shame and discomfort (rightfully so) about their racist programming and will tell themselves this so they don't ever have to examine their biases.
At work, I definitely cease noticing someone is a person of color once I speak to them a couple of times. For many jobs, it's the opposite, which is a kind of racism. I notice if someone is white in that case. Where jobs are typically held by a latino, for example, I don't "notice" at all. Again, a kind of racism.
See, this is why I get so frustrated arguing with people here and elsewhere. They think because I speak sometimes of "black people" or "the black community" as a group, that must be all I see when I look at the melanin-enhanced folks around me.
I think it’s actually kind of ignorant when someone says “I don’t see colour” especially when it’s coming from a white person. What’s wrong with people being who they are? There’s nothing wrong with it.
