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:
When I drew this, I deliberately went against the conventions of mainstream political cartooning - the character with my views…
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