Also...I think some of the problem, (and what makes me wince), is the idea that since it was the whites most recently (and 'most widespread'), that somehow it's just their job and their responsibility. Our examples can be drudged up from recognizable and recent history--so that makes it fair game as a reason.
Add to that the perception of whites have the highest population (Which unfortunately will also mean their most dominant in their local culture and region and most often be the folks in power because of that--sheer numbers do a lot in the arena of who can affect what), and it gets a lot harder to not present that as a reason for other races suffereing.
And there is lingering racism that effects people and how safe, equal and listened to they feel. If you're in the thick of it, you don't see past it. (and if you're not in it, and never see it, yeah, it's hard to imagine)
All of this leads to hanging it on one race--both blame and the expectation of assuming responsibility for it.
Which...at least from the view point I was trying to come from, is no more productive than the 'I did something for you, now pay me for it' attitude. Again, it shifts the problem (and hatred and fear in this case) around, but doesn't eliminate it.
This is just what I've been reading...
Add to that the perception of whites have the highest population (Which unfortunately will also mean their most dominant in their local culture and region and most often be the folks in power because of that--sheer numbers do a lot in the arena of who can affect what), and it gets a lot harder to not present that as a reason for other races suffereing.
And there is lingering racism that effects people and how safe, equal and listened to they feel. If you're in the thick of it, you don't see past it. (and if you're not in it, and never see it, yeah, it's hard to imagine)
All of this leads to hanging it on one race--both blame and the expectation of assuming responsibility for it.
Which...at least from the view point I was trying to come from, is no more productive than the 'I did something for you, now pay me for it' attitude. Again, it shifts the problem (and hatred and fear in this case) around, but doesn't eliminate it.