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[I Stalk Alone]

when you grow up and told you are not good enough because of your race then subconsciously it is possible you will see others in your race as also not good enough. Systematically oppresion.

 

[TTUVAPOR]

Interesting study, just adds further proof to there being stupid people out there.

I was in a starbucks once getting a coffee, there was a long line, about six people ahead of me. As I was getting a bit closer to ordering...the staff kept telling me specifically, "we're sorry for the wait sir, we'll be right with you!" This was repeated to me three times, my response to them was, no problem, it's okay, no worries.

I've been in starbucks plenty of times with plenty of lines...even the same one before that I'm telling you guys about.

Only during that time, I was wearing a full suit because I had been on an interview prior to entering into that Starbucks.

Suits = power to many people. The way you dress, regardless of race, will automatically change perception and how people treat you.

It's a strange world we live in.

Things like this are interesting, they go well beyond race, it goes right down to the psychology of people.

Anyone seen the movie Pretty Woman where Julia Robert's character tries to shop on Rodeo Drive in Hollywood? Even though it was a fictional story...it's still true to today. My wife and I have been in high-end shops all the time and if you're not dressed the way the staff think you should be dressed to shop there...they look at you funny, and even approach you asking why you're there.

It's hilarious in my opinion and sad at the same time.

 

[Aarglefarg]

? I don't understand, that's hilarious. Was he wearing a suit?

Also do you have the same driver for this bus on a frequent basis? How do you know she usually calls people out on it? If this is UK, they have cameras now.

I have had this driver a handful of times over the past months I've been taking the route and she always does. This is in Australia. 'Professional freeloader' means freeloading as a job. He was wearing high visibility clothing, clearly finishing a day of work.

 

[Nomad Blue]

I haven't read the full article yet (I will soon) but it'll be interesting to see how they define black. I'd be interested to see the breakdown (if there is any) between Aboriginal, African, Islander, etc., etc.

Also, as for the black drivers not letting black passengers ride for free I can envision some of them not wanting other passengers to think "typical!" as s/he lets someone of same colour ride for free, as if they're on a team.

I was wondering this and had a quick scan and couldn't see it. I'd assume Aboriginal and PI/Maori.

Also...

In the baseline scenario, white testers were accepted during 72% of the interactions versus only 36% for black testers. Indian testers were let on 51% of the time and Asian testers (mainly Chinese) were let on 73% of the time. Favors were more likely to be granted when the bus driver and tester were of the same ethnicity, and when there were fewer people in the bus. Patriotic appearance matters in that testers wearing army uniforms were accepted at a rate of 97% if they were white and 77% if they were black. Status appearance also mattered in that black testers dressed in business attire were just as likely to be favored as casually dressed white testers

...shouldn't the topic title be Asian privilege?

 

[squidyj]

Why did I lose a solid third of the front of my car in a wreck leaving me without a right blinker without ever getting pulled over for it?

The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind, the answer is blowing in the wind.

 

[OrangeGrayBlue]

I've noticed that other white people will often walk past available seats on the metro to sit beside me instead of someone else. When I realize that I was basically the closest white person I can't help but think it's a motivating factor in their choosing to sit beside me instead of the other people they walked by. I don't know how to address it without coming across as confrontational.

 

[trixx]

Prejudice psychology has a bunch of studies that show this. Many (vast majority of people) have these unconscious biases. I forgot the link my professor gave me to test out your biases but I'm sure any IAT test would do the trick, shooter bias tests etc...

It's a sad thing but the first step is being aware of them.

 

[nitekrawlwer]

For those whom would like to test their own unconscious biases click here.

I have a very slight bias towards darker skin. I was not expecting that looking at my dating history...

I wish the comments to the story on the NYT page didn't seem to think that the article were accusing whites of being racists. It makes any meaningful discussion nigh impossible. I mean everyone has bias and the article doesn't even have a accusatory tone.