“it only means you are not open to dialogue unless you define the terms.”

1. 1 : a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race

I never understood why people tried to limit the definition of racism to just institutional racism. It’s stupid, dishonest, and comes across as an attempt to say that only white people can be racist.

“because racism is prejudice PLUS institutional power, and white people are the ones with institutional power.”

Sorry for unloading all of this word vomit, but just one more thing. When people talk about Straight Outta Compton this year, it’s also because it is about “black culture” even though, let’s be honest, it’s a shitty film and propagates misogynoir imo. Sure, shitty movies with white people get nominated too, but like,…

Not to mention, since when did WOMEN have institutional power? If you notice, awards shows segregate men and women actors. Most of the producers are men. Most of the directors are men. Almost all the winners—aside of the women only categories—are men. Can you imagine if there was an African American only category? I…

I don’t think Michael Caine’s statements were outrageous. Lee Daniels has also publicly stated that the work has to be there. It’s a similar debate to voting for/requiring mandates on business boards or in parliaments of women simply because they are women. In actuality, there is a huge problem with minority…

“Racism is prejudice plus power”

I’m sorry, when did we all decide there was only ONE viewpoint? Let me explain this to you like I explain to my kids: My older son is bigger, stronger and older, and this comes with certain privileges and expectations when dealing with his littler sister. In spite of his relative POWER, she can still be abusive…

I love her idea that “everyone is more or less accepted” is good enough in terms of equality. “Eh, everyone is more or less accepted, I think we can call it a day."

How is racism not a belief system that ones race is superior to another based on ignorant beliefs?

Wrong. Telling anyone to sit down in the back based on the color of their skin, is racism.

My mother-in-law told me that if I wanted to keep my identity after I got married, I could still use my first name and not have to go by Mrs. Hisfirstname Hislastname. We got married in this century. She has never forgiven me for not taking his last name or for not going by Mrs. instead of Dr.

Yep! My mom had to have her department-store credit card as “Mrs. Husband Name” in the ‘70s. When I was a kid, just learning to read at 4 or 5, I remember asking her why it said “Mrs. James” when I knew her name was Linda... She sorta hesitated while explaining that that was Just The Way It Was (because how to explain…

There are so many recent rights women have recieved. I’m still bothered that women could not have a line of credit in her own name until the mid 70s.

If I’m sick, my pantry is bare, and there’s a horrible snowstorm outside (which also means that my car is buried in ice and snow), I’m going to order delivery. I am polite, I’m out front very promptly, and I tip handsomely. I see nothing wrong with that. I get to eat, and someone else is tipped for his trouble. Win,…

Kate, I always love reading Jezebel’s light-hearted posts when stressed out at work, but incredibly thorough, well-researched articles like this are what keeps me coming back.

I think it’d be an interesting idea if during storms Seamless/Grubhub/any other online food ordering sites put up a little notice on the payment & tip page being like, “FYI - it’s terrible outside and the weather is definitely making your delivery person’s job difficult! Since he or she depends on tips, won’t you…

Yeah, I’m not sure why this is really a question for debate. If the guys are working then you can order delivery then of course you can and yes, you should tip handsomely. Inclement weather is a primary reason anyone orders delivery. If they are “risking their lives” I think its on them to, you know, take the day off…

It all depends on where you are. If you’re somewhere that can handle the snow sure, it’s fine. Just tip more than average. When I delivered pizzas as a kid I would make a fucking killing during snowstorms.