Brighton Bodies

ellal said:

Simply because racism is the realm of the stupid!

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ReganAndCarter said:

Mine are. I exist in as much of a caucasian existence as is humanly possible these days. Family all caucasian, friends same again, area I live in very little diversity. Go to white places on hol - CZ, French countryside sometimes Poland. Pubs I drink in are just about 100% caucasian - which only changes if someone's taxi driver comes into the bar. You liberal luvvies can surround yourselves with the third world if you want (though I suspect most of the lefty gobshites on here only talk the talk). I'm happy as I am - don't force your choices on others.

Just the way I like it. Served me well for 6 decades, ain't going to change now.

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IT Minion said:

The only black Olympic swimmer the UK has ever had says it's an issue. But you know better

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Munroast said:

out of the last 2 Olympics we have had 60 swimmers, 2 of which were black. that's 3.3% which is very in keeping with the general demographics of our country.

meanwhile our world cup squad is over 50% Black - so do you feel there could be an element of racism there ?

truth is - i doubt there is any racism in either sports, its probably just some groups are better at stuff than other groups.

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Munroast said:

meanwhile our world cup squad is over 50% Black - so do you feel there could be an element of racism there ?

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Munroast said:

truth is - i doubt there is any racism in either sports, its probably just some groups are better at stuff than other groups.

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The expectation that Black people must be "twice as good" as their white peers is a widely documented social phenomenon rooted in systemic barriers, historical prejudice, and workplace bias. This pressure, often called the "double burden of higher standards," suggests that Black professionals must achieve extraordinary success to receive the same recognition or job security that others might attain through average performance.
Key Reasons for This Disparity

• Workplace Scrutiny and Evaluation: Research from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that Black workers often face higher levels of monitoring from supervisors. This increased scrutiny means small mistakes are more likely to be caught and penalized, leading to poorer performance reviews and lower wages compared to white colleagues making similar errors.
• Combatting Stereotypes: The pressure to be "excellent" often stems from a desire to disprove long-standing negative stereotypes about Black intellect or work ethic. For many, "Black Excellence" becomes a survival strategy—a way to ensure visibility and safety in environments where being "average" is not seen as an option.
• Systemic Barriers and "The Black Tax": Due to historical inequalities in wealth and education, Black individuals frequently start with fewer resources, such as less "starting capital" for businesses. This requires them to outperform the market just to reach a level playing field. Additionally, the "Black tax"—the psychological and financial cost of navigating predominantly white spaces—adds a layer of difficulty that requires extra effort to overcome.
• Celebration of "White Mediocrity": Cultural critics and professionals have noted a disparity where white mediocrity is often celebrated or rewarded with "default" opportunities, while Black individuals must be "absolutely flawless" to gain a sliver of the same attention

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