Prominent professors from various
departments at several major colleges and universities are making a compelling
case that wearing clothing and exhibiting good posture are just two of many
examples of habits once thought to be “good,” “correct” or “proper,” that are
actually acts of racism, white privilege and caucasian cultural arrogance. In
some instances, these acts could rise to the level of a “hate crime,” according
to the educational experts.
In
a statement released earlier today, Professor Cara Lott and Professor Chester
E. Dewgooder, both from the University of California at Stockton, explained
that, while most people engaging in these endeavors mean no harm and aren’t
even aware of their own insensitivity, many in marginalized communities are
deeply offended by them. So much so, in fact, some are calling for special,
designated safe spaces on campus where apparel and supercilious bearing are not
allowed.
University
of Central Massachusetts Professor DeVonte “LeRoy” Jackson sited “chewing with
one’s mouth closed” and “annunciating clearly” as two other exercises fraught
with snobbery and exclusion. “Those intolerant of open mastication,
mispronunciaphobes, and others of their ilk, are really just oral bullies,”
stated the professor via a phone interview. At least I think he did. It was
difficult to pick out his words.
Other
inherently, reprehensibly racist and intolerant acts identified by the
professors were: saying “please” and “thank you,” pooping indoors, respecting
one’s elders, helping little old ladies across the street, vacuuming, doing
one’s best at school and work, and not blaming others for your situation in
life.
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