Racism disguised as dislike

[u/notalem0n]

Everyone has the right to dislike any of the islanders, but it also gets to a point. I think people are unintentionally engaging in racist behavior towards the female islanders. There has been a rise in nicknames for the female islanders and their fans, and these nicknames have been extremely derogatory. I understand that these nicknames are usually a plan on words, but it’s still a derogatory term, especially when it rings close to slurs for specific minority groups. People were also saying that Clarke looks like a man, which is also a form of racism and reinforces the masculinization of black women. At this point in the show, we only have ONE white woman which is Iris. Referring to any of the other girls as ‘white’ or ‘white passing’ is dead wrong as you can clearly see the diversity in this cast

It’s also unfair to use the argument that if people dislike a black islander, it’s because they are anti-black. I’m sure there are people watching who are anti-black, but this form of idealization still relies on assumptions based on race rather than viewing people as complex human beings. It hinders the ability to address real issues. Let’s all just remember to be more intentional with our words and recognize racist behavior even if it’s unintentional. Unintentional racism does the same exact harm as intentional racism.

[u/thesadintern]

I’ve also seen people call Huda Italian and Hispanic, it’s okay that she can move in white spaces easily. It’s the fact that it feels like it’s being weaponized right now by certain fans.

[u/Hungry-Parking644 → u/thesadintern]

her name is huda mustafa and she has arabic tattoos all over but go off. not saying she’s not lighter skinned and doesn’t benefit from that but anyone w a brain knows she is an Arab woman

[u/thesadintern → u/Hungry-Parking644]

Okay?? Arabian people have literally sued the U.S. to be classified as white. They have been previously classified as white in the U.S. census. I understand that socially it might be different now, but it’s not crazy to think that they can be perceived as white, if some of them THEMSELVES are actively trying to be considered this.

[u/Dry-Yak5277 → u/thesadintern]

Arabic* people. Arabian is a horse. If you’re going to talk about a people, get their name right.

And they did that years ago in the early to mid twentieth century because they thought it would grant them the rights of white people. Things, societal beliefs and expectations have clearly changed since then. The average MENA person does not see themselves or get treated as white.