So what message does Movember convey to those whose moustaches are more-or-less permanent features? With large numbers of minority-ethnic men—for instance Kurds, Indians, Mexicans—sporting moustaches as a cultural or religious signifier, Movember reinforces the “othering” of “foreigners” by the generally clean-shaven, white majority. Imagine a charity event that required its participants to wear dreadlocks or a sari for one month to raise funds—it would rightly be seen as unforgivably racist. What is the difference here?You really have to read the whole article to get the full effect of the article.
Sunday, December 01, 2013
Quote Of The Day/Year/Century
Why don't people take the identity politics brigade seriously?
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Thanks, made my day.
What utter utter drivel
Coo-er!
Like many commenters BTL at the Staggers, I'm still not entirely convinced that this is not a parody. Then again it is not the traditional season for spoof articles and these Arschlöcher are not known for their sense of humour.
Oh dear! As a White man permanently equipped with a full beard with the entailed moustache, I am now deeply concerned that I may have inadvertently mortally offended ethnic sensibilities.
I shall go into hiding forthwith.
You racist oppressor!
I went the goatee route.
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