...Because, I am confused, there seems to be already words that describes such things:
- "Racism" against sexual orientation would be called homophobia
- and "racism" against religous beliefs are better known as prejudice
I am REALLY, REALLY confused on what are the limits of definitions for these words:
- Racism
- Prejudice
- Homophobia
Because, now a days, the marginal lines that defines each words (and such words) seems to be getting fuzzier and I often mix-up their meanings.
So, I guess that was my real question then...
2007-09-23 15:32:07 · 4 answers · asked by ♣ ♦ ♥ ♠ 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
So, I know this far:
Racism is about being prejudiced / stereotype other races / cultural backgrounds. Hence "racism" is derived from the word "race" (I looked this up in the dictionary)... but I never knew people liked to extend its definition into racism against religious beliefs and the GLBT (Gays, Lesbians, Bi-sexual, Transsexual) community
2007-09-23 15:34:27 · update #1
Racism is a prejudice towards people because of their racial background.
Prejudice is a "pre-judging"...assuming things about a person before getting to know them.
Homophobia is a fear of homosexuals/and a prejudice towards them.
In other words, Racism is a type of prejudice, and Homophobia is a type of prejudice.
2007-09-23 15:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by bzzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see where you're coming from. Racism, sexism and homophobia are all similar, but they involve prejudice against different groups and/or individuals. All the prejudice is without real reason. Nobody is inherently inferior just because of race, sex or sexual orientation, but some people believe the differences go beyond the obvious.
2007-09-23 15:39:22 · answer #2 · answered by jack of all trades 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"I mean, those people CHOOSE to be non-Christian, why should we respect that choice?" We should respect that choice because it is an issue of human liberty. I am a Christian, and support gay rights for the same reason. I'm not wild about both church and state getting obsessed about telling grown, consenting adults who they can and cannot marry in the first place. It wouldn't break my heart if religious institutions and the government alike got out of the marriage business.
2016-05-17 07:25:19 · answer #3 · answered by maryjane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything is fuzzy logic nowadays. No one knows what to say anymore...kind of sad.
2007-09-23 15:35:51 · answer #4 · answered by CherryCheri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋