Foundation of the -isms

I'm going to change my view on this
There are four foundations for the -isms.
The fourth one being power.
Maybe the most important reason I don't use the -ism words
Is privilege the same as power?
If you have no power over me, can you be a part of the -ists?
Or are you just an ignorant delusional asshole?

Realize that you are talking to people who think discrimination and prejudice are good things. And no one should be scorned for antagonism because...free speech

Now, If you call someone a racist, that means you are playing the race card and the issue you are actually addressing should be minimizes and disregarded.
Then the concentration should be on you and how you are the actual racist. And the person you called a racist is actually the one being oppressed (or just say something negative about black people. It's a good catchall.).

*previous post

I'm a little black and white about the -isms. Sexism, racism, ableism, heterosexism, etc.
When talking to people, I usually don't even use the -ism words.
I like to talk about the foundations.
For me, there are three foundations for the -isms.
Ignorance,
Delusion (usually of grandeur). Actually, the basis of this delusion is usually fear.
and Assholes.

Ignorance you can fix. It's usually the fact that they haven't had much interaction with 'the other'(that they even think there is an 'other'). They believe what they've been told. They think the media speaks truth (big no-no). They rely on preconceived notions with little facts.
All curable with time and patience.

Delusion is a little harder. This is based on passed trauma (or conceived trauma) It might take some serious counseling. Their mindset might never change.

Then there's the asshole. You have to watch them and realize that they're not focused on the -isms. They're focused on hurting people or finding entertainment from people's suffering. I wouldn't recommend interacting with them. Call it what it is and move on.
*Last posted 5/16/11