Comment on How is it to have very bright skin in America?

• XeroxCool@lemmy.world ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  In my usage, ethnicity refers to somewhat socially-defined regional identities. Basically, what country/group is your ancestral origin. You might call this a nationality, but, to me, that implies I’m assuming you’re not a US national/citizen. This also gives a leeway to include ethnic groups not restricted to a particular country such as certain groups of Jews, nomadic groups like Romani, or sub-groups of countries like Sicilian.

  But I really don’t ask often because it’s not really important and can easily be taken as an insult.

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  • Social_Discussion@lemm.ee ⁨14⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Yes that’s why I’m asking because I personally don’t look at people at how they look and just wanna make sure it’s the same in America

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    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      American here: there’s a LOT of racism in America. And in certain regions, it’s a lot worse. Even in some neighborhoods of “good” places, it’s worse. Be careful if you’re not white. Be especially careful if you’re in any of the southern border states and you look even remotely Hispanic.

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