Please forgive the lengthy response. I think there’s much to address in what you wrote.

No word of a lie. Respectability politics is unmitigated bullshit masquerading as progress, and yet another tool in the white supremacy's arsenal to keep POC eternally silent and accepting of their oppression.

Sigh, Derailing 101. At this point, I shouldn't be surprised at all, but it nevertheless amazes me that most white folks still have an expectation of civility from the very POC they have systematically oppressed for so long (and continue to oppress). GTEFOH.

I wish there was a "Recommend All" option for your comments on this post.

Interesting, because your comment actually makes it sound like you care more about centering your own feelings and experiences in a discussion about the representation of people of color on The Mindy Project and other TV shows.

Absolutely. I also think some of it may have to do with people not wanting to be wrong and falsely accuse someone of child abuse.

Nailed it.

I'm not a dude, but thanks for the clarification. Appreciate the info.

I respectfully disagree. I believe that the intent underpinning an act has very little to do with the real impact of that act, not to mention how it is received. For instance, at work earlier today, I accidentally left a coworker off the email distribution list for a project our departments are working on jointly. …

Yup, someone above literally made that very comment. Ew.

No.

You are giving me life today (and that's saying a lot because I usually find your comments to be thoughtful and nuanced)! Also, I know how this looks, but I am not actually stalking you. :)

Do you have sources for the 100x figures? I'm not trolling you, I really would like to know the extent to which this act occurs in Islamic cultures (and specifically Pakistan, as you mentioned). Or was it hyperbole?

In complete agreement with your point, but just wanted to make a correction: "Somali" is the proper term (despite the fact that many Somalis themselves say "Somalian").

I wish I could recommend this comment more than once.

Hahaha! Thanks, I got that. Hence the facetious tone of my post (see: Tbh I think that stereotype may only apply to people from British Columbia).

Preach! Drop ALL the science on 'em!

I find this notion that we Canadians are polite to be hilarious and utterly incorrect. Have you ever been in the TTC (Toronto subway system) during rush hour?

You ain't never lied. In fact, as far as I'm concerned, Grace Jones is how you do everything.

A succinct and excellent summation of the entire affair! I don't believe there is anything to be added. I salute you, good friend.