I just used this video in one of my classes to talk about two issues: how complex trying to talk effectively about racism can be and why comedy is so often such an effective way of confronting racism. I think the video speaks for itself:
I don’t think it’s good for feminism that ending sexism is seen as something without direct benefits for men, when…
The only thing that could improve it is adding some arguing about descriptivist vs. prescriptivist views of language.
I liked this! :)
So now I gotta look up descriptivist?
sheesh
Hey,
The great Jay Smooth reprised his awesome how to tell someone they sound racist video in a Tedx talk.
Also good conversation starter :)
Take Care
S