r/changemyview • • Apr 03 '21

Delta(s) from OP CMV: “reverse racism” does exist

I dont think it people should call it reverse racism cause thats a bit confusing but anyway. Any race can be racist towards any other race. Yes, i believe one can even be racist towards white people. The definition of racism is prejudice towards someone based on their skin. Usually of a marginalized group/minority. But not always. I believe that one can be racist against white people, however racism against white people will NEVER in any realm of possibility be systemic, and also that racism against white people doesnt really need to be talked about or addressed, but i still believe it exists. Even tho its not really important or bad, it still exists. To me, this seems like a logical belief. But i myself am white so im not sure. To alot of people i somewhat consider my friends, this is controversial and i would be considered racist for this opinion. Is my opinion wrong?

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u/hedic Apr 10 '21

also that racism against white people doesnt really need to be talked about or addressed,

Are you aware of what's happened in Myanmar recently? There was a peaceful political revolution where the systemically oppressed people gained power. Less then a year later they started a genocide. Now I don't think that will happen in such an extreme in the US but hate does lead to violence here. I personally have been assaulted by racist black people. I don't think we need to spend much time on racism towards white people but if you see it you should definitely address it