I am aware of my perceived oddness (as seen through the eyes of others) and I, unlike too many others, embrace my oddities with very little fear of the consequences of doing so.
For instance, I am enthralled with the neo-Nazi and skinhead movements, particularly in the United States and Russia. I am fascinated with finding out the exact reasons behind the growth of racist elements in the societies of both of these countries.
In the United States it is easy to pawn off such growth as the leftovers of the cruel times of slavery but I think that there is a lot more to the hold of Nazi culture over some Americans. I'm even considering writing a paper (purely for my own curiosity rather than for public knowledge) about the circumstances in which racism thrives. I would also love to get an in-depth view on racists by actually talking to one or a few of them. This part would be the most difficult of course considering I am black and just recently found out that I have strong Jewish ancestry. That's right folks! I'm a Black Jew, and that wouldn't go over very well with neo-Nazis and skinheads at all.
Maybe I should treat this like salsa, that is by starting off mild and then gradually working my way up to the spiciest kind. Sooo all I have to do now is find a "mild" racist. Maybe one that only dislikes Hispanics. Who's up for a road trip to Arizona?!
Brain Blast: Maybe I should start with reverse racism. I have a lot more access to blacks who dislike whites than the other way around (which, if you know me, is very ironic considering that I'm the "whitest" black girl you will ever know).
Hang on folks, this could be very interesting. I'll keep you updated if I actually go through with this cockamamie plan.
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