"23andMe" (click here)
There have been all sorts of discussion about the actual genetic basis of identity, but, rarely a psychological evaluation of identity. I think science is easy to discuss. But, the aesthetics of identity and quality of life is far more diffuse and even an impossible content to identify, yet discuss.
I am not going to prescribe a dialogue sparked by an interesting and successful woman, but, I mention tools that could lend to that end. There is nothing wrong with ethnic identity being defended against an invasion by justification through a psychological ethnic identity. In a capitalistic society one clearly understands how sincere genetic identity can be diluted by those who seek job and/or wealth while sacrificing the importance of genetics.
Ms. Dolezal may be an interesting 'gravity center' to a long ignored social construct.
The USA has a racism problem. We are losing magnificent young black men to 'a chance' they won't be gunned down by police that care less about their community and more about their job. We have struggled long enough to realize there are subtle and subversive attitudes that are undermining the overall intention of elevating minorities to their rightful place in what has been traditionally Caucasian dictates.
To explore the topics of subtle racism and implicit attitudes (click here) in a hands-on way that allows students to assess whether they have hidden racial biases....
I am not an expert on being black or negated racism. I think this is the type of tool necessary along side that of genetics to address what drives a society to assassinate their own youth.
Is Ms. Dolezal actually a racist or is she a minority of our ethnic content in the USA that is benevolent to a stronger understanding of ourselves.
Do I think Ms. Dolezal can be called a racist? Yes, I do. Do I believe the motivation of her to take on a minority identity can relate to racism? Yes, I do. Can it be genocidal in a larger picture in a more aggressive method that can be harnessed in a capitalism based society? Yes, I think it can be classified as genocidal. Genocide is based in genetic results of testing and not in aesthetic content. If it were based in aesthetic content the Taliban would be a legitimate identity rather than a regime.
While Ms. Dolezal's contribution to any infrastructure of the NAACP may be important and I do not think it isn't, there are certain realities that have to be addressed. I also don't believe anything she has contributed to the NAACP is tainted by her underlying ethnic reality. I think the NAACP can determine it's own priorities of their race and what is a benevolent content and isn't. She probably did some important work and that doesn't mean a genetically African American woman could not have done the same thing.
The USA has laws. Hiring and discrimination are not permitted. The Robert's Court has made some interesting determinations about religion that can easily be applied to organizations that are race based. These type of decisions by the Robert's Court has opened Pandora's Box when the role of the Supreme Court is to apply structure and not anarchy.
I think the controversy surrounding Ms. Dolezal's current reality is necessary, complicated and multifaceted. I reserve the right to provide an opinion, but, I have no right to dictate any method or idea as to the path this discussion needs to take. The NAACP does have options to her dismissal if it becomes necessary. Controversy that can impede the function of the NAACP is a valid reason for dismissal. The NAACP is not a tabloid newspaper.
June 13, 2015
...Rachel Dolezal, 37, (click here) told members of Spokane's NAACP on Friday in an email that she would respond to her parents' claim on Monday night during a monthly meeting, NBC affiliate KHQ reported....
