The White Culture ! / ? / ...

[cindelius]

I'd love to hear your thoughtful opinions on this ...

What, if anything, is the white person's culture?

Is there a distinction between "white" and "American" culture in the United States?If you're interested in hearing about the conversation that spurred this, let me know, and I'll talk to you about it in comments or AIM. I realize that "white"

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[nostrademons]

I want to hear about it. Though that's largely an excuse to talk to you on AIM.

[kessie]

I am going to sleep now. But I'd like to know somehow!

[darlulu]

To me, present day American culture is unfortunately synonymous with good ole white, heterosexist patriarchy. So, no, I don't see a distinction between the two...or at least not yet.

Maybe a few generations from now that will change, but even then, the culture will still be determined by the privileged sector in power. And the culture created and maintained will inevitably promote that corresponding system. I guess it's true what they say; the more things change, the more they stay the same.

That said, I'd love to hear the discussion that prompted this post.

[cindelius]

Thanks for responding! Sorry, I've had finals and a bunch of other things piled on top of me lately, so I haven't really been on lj.

To me, present day American culture is unfortunately synonymous with good ole white, heterosexist patriarchy. So, no, I don't see a distinction between the two...or at least not yet.Out of curiosity, do you see a difference between American culture and English culture or any other country in which the power is held by a white, heterosexist patriarchy

[rhiannonhero]

Hmm, I think that American culture is not synonymous with white culture. I think it is larger than white culture. I'd say more, but the baby is crying. I'll try to come back to this.

[kessie]

Completely OT in regards to the post, but: I WROTE LOVELESS FIC. Ohmygod, I needed another fandom like a hole in the head. *_*

[cindelius]

Oooh! I'll have to check it out tomorrow, when I have some free reading time. :o) I can't wait to read it.

Hehehe... now I just have to get you into Naruto with me. *cackles*