Why racist 'jokes' are no laughing matter

Why racist 'jokes' are no laughing matter
- June 20, 2013
- A study by Raul Pérez, sociology graduate student, is referenced by The Grio June 20, 2013
From The Grio:
Racist jokes can get you into trouble, and maybe even a lawsuit. Just ask celebrity
chef Paula Deen. According to published reports, Deen, in a videotaped deposition,
has admitted to using the n-word and wanting to use black waiters dressed up as slaves
for a wedding party she was planning... Comedians who are from racial and ethnic minority
groups have been known to employ self-deprecating humor and use racial stereotypes
in their material. Often, according to Raúl Pérez of the University of California
at Irvine, these comics often find themselves unable to avoid discussions of race
in their material, and are encouraged to go for the stereotypes unabated.
For the full story, please visit http://thegrio.com/2013/06/20/why-racist-jokes-are-no-laughing-matter/#c....
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