Racism

[jackie boyce]

Can anyone please tell me does black on white racism have the same backing in law as white on black racism

[NeilBaker]

No it doesnt. If a white guy is attacked they can never say it is because of racisim

[jackie boyce]

I mean it in a verbal way, when a black person says something that involves white skin

[Ethel]

Yes it does.

[jackie boyce]

I work for a large retail store (60% cheaper) Sorry can't say name but I'm sure you will guess by the hint, I had to complain in writing to my manager about a comment (cause we're not white) that had been made by one of my staff who is dark and for the rest on the day she made my life hell, I am still waiting for it to be dealt with and it has been over 2wks, My hours have been cut this week while hers havent, just dont know where I stand legally

[Bewlay Bros.]

As Ethel says, yes. You can even have racism re white vrs white.

[fletcher.5]

Racism is a grey area. What colour constitutes it. Is it a excuse for failure, or a synthectic emotion, or a cry for help because i am not white.

[gina32]

in theory yes in practice id say no, but thats just my opinion

[WaldoMcFroog]

From the Race Relations Act 1976:

1. Racial discrimination.� (1) A person discriminates against another in any circumstances relevant for the purposes of any provision of this Act if�

(1A) A person also discriminates against another if, in any circumstances relevant for the purposes of any provision referred to in subsection (1B), he applies to that other a provision, criterion or practice which he applies or would apply equally to persons not of the same race or ethnic or national origins as that other, but -

(a) which puts or would put persons of the same race or ethnic or national origins as that other at a particular disadvantage when compared with other persons,

(b) which puts that other at that disadvantage, and

(c) which he cannot show to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.

I.E. There is no qualification of which races can discriminate against another, because all races are able to be racist.

[Yorkie580]

It doesn't have to be you actual race either - your perceived race is sufficient, and, as Ethel says, it has exactly the same standing in law.