There's a lot to unpack here...
On that account of the word "boy"
- The term "boy" has historically been used as a derogatory and demeaning term towards Black men, minimizing their adulthood and reinforcing racist power dynamics. Its offensive nature lies in perpetuating racial stereotypes and undermining the dignity and respect that Black individuals deserve.
-Here is some real-world evidence:
"Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals finally recognized that a supervisor’s use of the word ‘boy’ to refer to black employees is sufficient evidence of racism... ruling overturned a three-judge panel’s 2010 decision rejecting the evidence as insufficient, even under the Court’s guidance: Although . . . The disputed word will not always be evidence of racial animus, it does not follow that the word, standing alone, is always benign.” The Court said the meaning may depend on “context, inflection, tone of voice, local custom, and historical usage.”
- Given that this is a website predominately about Black and white people and the fact that you're trying to tell someone, a Black man, they think too highly of themselves for their own personal boundaries and standards...not really respecting his opinion for himself. ALso, it isn't stupid to think that word "boy," even if you were ignorant of it, is an offensive word choice towards a Black man when it is historically an offensive word towards Black men, even if the word itself doesn't have that denotation. Instead of acknowledging this, you double down on using it. That's wild and subtle af.
-Social justice is a well-researched and evidenced-based field with many peer-reviewed papers on the subject.
-"Social justice is the pursuit of equal rights, opportunities, and fair treatment for all individuals, regardless of their background or identity. It is important because it fosters inclusivity, understanding, and respect, ultimately promoting a more equitable and harmonious society for everyone."
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There are a lot of things Black people have done in the name of social justice that has benefited white women:
- Civil Rights Act of 1964: The fight for equal rights by Black activists led to the passing of the Civil Rights Act, which not only prohibited racial discrimination but also included a provision for gender-based discrimination, benefiting white women in terms of employment and educational opportunities.
- Feminist movement: The civil rights movement inspired and influenced the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s, leading to increased awareness and activism around gender equality, which positively impacted white women's rights and opportunities in society.
- Affirmative action: While initially aimed at addressing racial inequalities, affirmative action policies expanded to include gender-based inequalities, benefiting white women by providing them with better access to education and job opportunities.
- Equal Pay Act of 1963: This legislation, which emerged in the context of broader civil rights activism, aimed to abolish wage disparities based on gender, ensuring that white women received equal pay for equal work.
- Title IX: Passed in 1972, Title IX prohibited gender discrimination in education, a result of activism around both civil rights and women's rights. This has had a significant impact on white women by increasing access to educational opportunities and promoting gender equity in sports programs.
I usually don't like to do homework for people that don't want to do homework, but I had time today.