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No, you are not on Indigenous land

Noahpinion • 106119 implied HN points • 30 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Ethnicity Nationalism Social justice
  1. Land ownership is complicated and often involves historical conquests, meaning most land has been taken and reclaimed many times throughout history.
  2. Assigning land ownership based on race or ethnic groups might create more conflict rather than solve past injustices. Instead, citizenship and belonging should be based on institutions, not ethnicity.
  3. Supporting Native American tribes today means respecting their modern institutions and allowing them autonomy in developing their land rather than just acknowledging past grievances.

How Should We Think About Race And "Lived Experience"?

Astral Codex Ten • 25672 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🎭️ Culture Race Identity Ethnicity Community Cancel Culture
  1. Race is often defined not just by genetics, but by a combination of formative experiences and cultural identity.
  2. The concept of race and identity can have significant implications, such as in cases of cultural appropriation and affirmative action.
  3. Judgments on race and identity can be complex and can have real-life consequences, highlighting the need for balanced considerations in such discussions.

Grooming gangs: the rape and pimping of vulnerable girls by men that escaped justice, and the myth that fascists cracked the case

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing • 904 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Social Issues Media Coverage Ethnicity Sexual Abuse Racism
  1. The grooming gang issue involves the rape and pimping of vulnerable girls by men who often escape justice.
  2. The myth that fascists cracked the grooming gang cases is debunked, as it was survivors, former police, and advocates who exposed the atrocities.
  3. Ethnicity of perpetrators in grooming gangs is relevant, but not in the way racists claim; male violence towards females is the core issue.

Is self-censorship rising in the US?

ideassleepfuriously • 373 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Ethnicity IQ Survey Opinions
  1. Research suggests a positive link between IQ and socioeconomic status across ethnic groups.
  2. A study shows a growing IQ disparity between Japan and the US, with an increase in average IQ in Japan attributed to environmental improvements.
  3. Survey data indicates a decrease in the freedom to express political opinions in Germany, particularly among young people, less educated individuals, and supporters of specific political parties.
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What Does the Word "Russian" Actually Mean?

Tessa Fights Robots • 23 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🎭️ Culture Identity History Ethnicity Language Narrative
  1. The word 'Russian' is complicated and doesn't define one's origins clearly. It refers to a huge area and mix of cultures rather than a specific identity.
  2. There are many theories about where the word 'Rus' comes from, including connections to Vikings or ancient tribes, but no one really knows for sure.
  3. People from Russia likely have diverse ancestry due to historical mixing, making them a blend of many nations and beautiful stories, not just defined by pain.

Saturday Commentary and Review #152

Fisted by Foucault • 356 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Military Ethnicity Sovereignty Globalism
  1. The idea of surnames being changed at Ellis Island is a myth; immigrants changed their names later by choice.
  2. North Korea is showing signs of potential attack on South Korea, with a focus on war preparation themes.
  3. The decline of the US machine tool industry since the 1980s has raised concerns about national industrial capabilities.

Group Narcissism

Erik Torenberg's Thoughts • 429 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Sociology Psychology Ethnicity Religion Ethics
  1. The concept of group narcissism can explain conflicts within society where groups exaggerate their own virtues and respond disproportionately when threatened.
  2. Vicarious group narcissism occurs when a group cannot exhibit its own narcissism, so it projects this onto another group, creating additional issues.
  3. Maintaining civility in a diverse society requires allowing old ethnic and religious bonds to fade, but current conflicts globally suggest these bonds are being strengthened, leading to rising group narcissism and vicarious group narcissism.

Economic Precarity & Cultural Persistence

The Great Gender Divergence • 176 implied HN points • 10 Jun 23
🎭️ Culture Society Gender Religion Ethnicity Individualism
  1. In some cultures, economic precarity leads to strict conformity through reliance on kin networks.
  2. Insecurity can also drive an intrinsic desire for norm enforcement, particularly focusing on gender control.
  3. Economic under-development does not always result in cultural conformity, as seen in Latin America's shift towards greater individualism.

Kamala Harris, Usha Vance, and the twice-born thrice-selected Indian American elite

Get Down and Shruti • 40 implied HN points • 24 Jul 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Voting Political landscape Ethnicity
  1. Indian Americans have a big impact in the US, especially in jobs and politics, even though they make up a small percentage of the population. They are often highly educated and hold significant roles in many companies.
  2. The rise of political figures like Kamala Harris and Usha Vance shows a growing presence of Indian Americans in both political parties. Their backgrounds reveal important insights about education and opportunities tied to caste.
  3. Many Indian Americans tend to vote Democratic due to issues like immigration and healthcare. However, there are concerns about policies that they feel disadvantage their kids, like college admissions.

Middle East 201

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 3 implied HN points • 27 Dec 24
🌍 World Politics Middle East Conflict Ethnicity Nationalism International relations
  1. The PKK is a key group in the Kurdish independence movement, and understanding its history is important for grasping the Kurdish struggle. A book called 'Blood and Belief' provides a detailed look at this topic.
  2. There are many resources available about the Kurds, including books and articles. Some are required reading, while others are good references you can look up when you have questions.
  3. The conflict between Turks and Kurds has a long history and is still relevant today. Keeping up with current assessments can help understand the ongoing issues in this region.

Jews and Communism

In My Tribe • 2 HN points • 17 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Communism Ethnicity Religion Ideology
  1. American Jewish memory often overlooks the association between Jews and Communists, but for some, the entanglement holds significant personal history.
  2. Historically, as an ethnic group, Jews tend to lean toward leftist political movements due to urban living, progressive support of Jewish emancipation, and traditions that favored learning and commerce.
  3. Despite some historical ties, many Jews today are turning away from left-wing anti-capitalism, as they may feel alienated by the portrayal of Jewish entities by the left.

“The Masai: Introduction” and “A Glimpse of Gender, Sexuality, and Spirituality in the Loita Masai” Are Both Now Up and Working

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Jul 11
🎨 Art & Illustration Culture Gender Sexuality Spirituality Ethnicity
  1. Recent blog posts on the Masai by Chris Masterjohn, PhD were temporarily down but are now fixed and available for reading.
  2. The posts cover topics like gender, sexuality, and spirituality in the Loita Masai.
  3. Readers can enjoy learning more about the Masai culture through the blog posts.

Another Of My Essays in French

Trying to Understand the World • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics Violence Ethnicity Repression Conflict Nationalism
  1. Society tends to favor binary distinctions and oppositions, which can limit understanding of complex issues.
  2. Violence has been an intrinsic part of human existence and has been used pragmatically to achieve political objectives throughout history.
  3. The Nazi ideology was based on rationalizing violence as a means of survival and security, a dark example of the consequences of extreme nationalist and exclusionary policies.