Prejudice vs Racism

[Mooseface]

I think this is possibly worth discussing?
I (personally) don’t feel that there was overt racism at any point thus far in this series in the house. But..... I think there are ALOT of predudices/stereotypes.

 

[Brekkie]

That's what the whole discussion, not just Big Brother but the wider BLM movement, has been about. It's the unconcious racism which is a real problem with society.

 

[Jasonb84]

Who is on Channel 7’s Sunrise morning programme most mornings? Answer - Pauline Hanson. What channel is Big Brother on? Answer: Channel 7. Who is the host of Big Brother who has previously received complaints from minority groups? Sonia Kruger. So does 2 * 2 = 4? https://www.smh.com.au/entertainmen...ms-in-today-show-segment-20190215-p50y11.html

 

[oddjob]

I think this is possibly worth discussing?
I (personally) don’t feel that there was overt racism at any point thus far in this series in the house. But..... I think there are ALOT of predudices/stereotypes.

Would 7 air it if there was?

 

[Melore]

This was discussed at some length here:

Does BBAU have a problem with POC?

https://www.behindbigbrother.com/2020/06/big-brother-australia-has-a-racial-bias-problem/ Good grief, must everything be about racism? We just had a season where Jackson, in the very first challenge, pick two people of color to fight for their games. And it's not like people of color don't win...

www.behindbigbrother.com

The finer differences between racial bias, racial prejudice, and racism are probably better addressed in a thesis, than on a BB discussion forum. But it is clear that some are uncomfortable with the notion/fact we live in a racist society, and in a country that is viewed world wide as being racist.

It is a very white-looking house we have left now, though.

 

[Mooseface]

I guess I just find the word ‘racism’ requires a decision whereas (to my thinking) prejudice by default doesn't and cannot.
...maybe it’s semantics.

 

[Brekkie]

Racism is prejudice - pure and simple.