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People often claim, that lighter people from traditionally dark skinned countries aren't white, and that only people from Europe are white, but let me tell you why that's wrong, here we go.
1 - The Social Construct.
Race is not based on strict biological or geographical facts, but on social perception. The way people are classified and treated is often based on how they appear, not necessarily their ancestry or birthplace. This is especially true when it comes to racial identity in societies like the U.S., where race is often determined by how someone looks rather than where they're from. So, if someone has lighter skin, European facial features, and fits into the stereotypical image of "whiteness," society will often categorize them as "white," regardless of their actual ethnic background or origin.
Examples, for the Social Construct:
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Irish and Italian immigrants were initially seen as racially distinct from Anglo-Saxon Americans, despite being European. They were often seen as "non-white" due to cultural differences and were discriminated against.
Over time, these people were gradually accepted into the category of "white", largely because they physically resembled the broader European descended population (lighter skin, facial features) and were able to assimilate into the dominant culture.
Now, let's say an Indian, is born in the United States, he's Protestant, speaks English with an American accent, behaves like ''white people'', rich, high class, and is a fourth or third generation migrant, despite all of this, he will never be considered white, because of his skin.
2 - Privilege and Social Perception (In White and Non White countries, such as Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, etc)
Whiteness is tied to privilege, and people who look "white" often experience the same privileges afforded to people who are socially accepted as white, regardless of their background. This includes better treatment in areas like employment, education, and law enforcement. This privilege is largely driven by social perception, where people are more likely to be treated as "white" if they conform to the visual cues associated with whiteness. Therefore, if someone looks white, society generally grants them the benefits of whiteness, because racial privilege is often about how others perceive you, not just where you’re from.
Example: A person who looks white and is pulled over by police is statistically less likely to be harassed or treated with suspicion compared to a person of color, even if they are involved in the same incident. White people, especially those who appear to conform to the visual markers of whiteness, often benefit from privileges such as fewer stops, less scrutiny, and fewer instances of racial profiling.
For example, light-skinned Hispanics or Middle Eastern people who pass as white often experience better treatment in police encounters than darker-skinned individuals of the same ethnicity.
3 - Societal Identity
Identity, including racial identity, is also about how individuals and communities identify themselves and how others perceive them. If someone with lighter skin is raised in a dominantly white society, their identity is likely to align with that society’s racial categories. This may lead them to identify as "white," and others will also perceive them as "white" based on their physical features. In this sense, appearance plays a major role in social and cultural identity, and looking white often results in being treated as white, regardless of one's actual ethnic background.
Example: The Experience of Latinos People in the USA.
Many people of Latino descent in the USA. have a range of skin tones and appearances. Latinos with lighter skin and European features (such as Spanish or Italian ancestry) are often seen as "white" by others and may identify as such, even if they are from Mexico, Puerto Rico, or another Latin American country.
A light-skinned Mexican-American woman might be seen as "white" in a predominantly white area, even though she is ethnically Mexican. She might identify more with white American culture due to socialization and feel less connected to other Latino communities.
Meanwhile, a dark-skinned Afro-Latino might not be perceived as "white" in the same way, despite having a similar ethnic background. This demonstrates how racial identity can be influenced by appearance and how people are socially categorized.
Years ago, during Biden Adminstration, White Mexicans used to cross the border freely, are less likely to be stopped, less likely to be deported, and are more likely to blend in.
Ukrainians, now Ukrainians are Slavs, who were mostly oppressed in history, either being looked down in Early United States or by the Nazi Regime who considered them non white, now these ''Non white people'', were running campaigns on the United States border, they were accepted and hell, even welcomed, and weren't deported unlike say some Mexicans or Indians
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/29/us/ukrainians-us-mexico-border-cec/index.html
wanna know WHY? it's because of their fair skin, that's WHY, they are the poorest nation in Europe, they were historically genocided by neighboring countries Germany & Russia, treated as inferior, but in the modern world, they can cross illegally into the most Powerful country, just because of their skin color.
Conclusion: All of my points highlight, about how if you look white, you are WHITE, feel free to debunk my argument and comment something worthy.
1 - The Social Construct.
Race is not based on strict biological or geographical facts, but on social perception. The way people are classified and treated is often based on how they appear, not necessarily their ancestry or birthplace. This is especially true when it comes to racial identity in societies like the U.S., where race is often determined by how someone looks rather than where they're from. So, if someone has lighter skin, European facial features, and fits into the stereotypical image of "whiteness," society will often categorize them as "white," regardless of their actual ethnic background or origin.
Examples, for the Social Construct:
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Irish and Italian immigrants were initially seen as racially distinct from Anglo-Saxon Americans, despite being European. They were often seen as "non-white" due to cultural differences and were discriminated against.
Over time, these people were gradually accepted into the category of "white", largely because they physically resembled the broader European descended population (lighter skin, facial features) and were able to assimilate into the dominant culture.
Now, let's say an Indian, is born in the United States, he's Protestant, speaks English with an American accent, behaves like ''white people'', rich, high class, and is a fourth or third generation migrant, despite all of this, he will never be considered white, because of his skin.
2 - Privilege and Social Perception (In White and Non White countries, such as Egypt, South Africa, Brazil, etc)
Whiteness is tied to privilege, and people who look "white" often experience the same privileges afforded to people who are socially accepted as white, regardless of their background. This includes better treatment in areas like employment, education, and law enforcement. This privilege is largely driven by social perception, where people are more likely to be treated as "white" if they conform to the visual cues associated with whiteness. Therefore, if someone looks white, society generally grants them the benefits of whiteness, because racial privilege is often about how others perceive you, not just where you’re from.
Example: A person who looks white and is pulled over by police is statistically less likely to be harassed or treated with suspicion compared to a person of color, even if they are involved in the same incident. White people, especially those who appear to conform to the visual markers of whiteness, often benefit from privileges such as fewer stops, less scrutiny, and fewer instances of racial profiling.
For example, light-skinned Hispanics or Middle Eastern people who pass as white often experience better treatment in police encounters than darker-skinned individuals of the same ethnicity.
3 - Societal Identity
Identity, including racial identity, is also about how individuals and communities identify themselves and how others perceive them. If someone with lighter skin is raised in a dominantly white society, their identity is likely to align with that society’s racial categories. This may lead them to identify as "white," and others will also perceive them as "white" based on their physical features. In this sense, appearance plays a major role in social and cultural identity, and looking white often results in being treated as white, regardless of one's actual ethnic background.
Example: The Experience of Latinos People in the USA.
Many people of Latino descent in the USA. have a range of skin tones and appearances. Latinos with lighter skin and European features (such as Spanish or Italian ancestry) are often seen as "white" by others and may identify as such, even if they are from Mexico, Puerto Rico, or another Latin American country.
A light-skinned Mexican-American woman might be seen as "white" in a predominantly white area, even though she is ethnically Mexican. She might identify more with white American culture due to socialization and feel less connected to other Latino communities.
Meanwhile, a dark-skinned Afro-Latino might not be perceived as "white" in the same way, despite having a similar ethnic background. This demonstrates how racial identity can be influenced by appearance and how people are socially categorized.
Years ago, during Biden Adminstration, White Mexicans used to cross the border freely, are less likely to be stopped, less likely to be deported, and are more likely to blend in.
Ukrainians, now Ukrainians are Slavs, who were mostly oppressed in history, either being looked down in Early United States or by the Nazi Regime who considered them non white, now these ''Non white people'', were running campaigns on the United States border, they were accepted and hell, even welcomed, and weren't deported unlike say some Mexicans or Indians
https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/29/us/ukrainians-us-mexico-border-cec/index.html
wanna know WHY? it's because of their fair skin, that's WHY, they are the poorest nation in Europe, they were historically genocided by neighboring countries Germany & Russia, treated as inferior, but in the modern world, they can cross illegally into the most Powerful country, just because of their skin color.
Conclusion: All of my points highlight, about how if you look white, you are WHITE, feel free to debunk my argument and comment something worthy.
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