"Many of these examples seem trivial to Privileged People® but clearly reflect the way the Marginalised Person™ has been “othered” by society. “Othering” is a system of social markers that defines “Us” and “them”, neatly and conveniently categorising people into their appropriate places within society. It’s a way of defining a secured and positive position in the world by stigmatising “others”. In other words, it’s the process of dehumanising anyone different to the Chosen Privileged. The Marginalised Person™ you’re dealing with has been subjected to this “othering”. This means that their body is viewed as public property and the personal, intricate details of their lives and being are perceived as free information. You must nod patiently as the Marginalised Person™ tries to gain your understanding of the many complicated and subtle ways this othering impacts their lives until they come across a point that seems particularly grating for them. Then you must say “oh, but I experience that too!”" - Jason Toney from Bookmarklet

Or to quote Chris Tucker, "Do you understand the words that are coming out of my mouth?" - Jason Toney

Still kills me that people don't get when they do that. Once I got fed up with the "Why do black people...?" Crap and asked, "Why do white people always eat green bean casserole for holiday dinner?" The instant defensiveness I got in response was more than enough to prove my point to them. - Anika

Dying. DYING of laughter. - cecily

yeah, blogger must have here. btween this and http://getyourowneffingblog.wordpress.com/ I have all the tools I need to continue blogging. - Samhita