'Colored' is offensive? Someone should tell the NAACP
Britain:
ITV news producers have been given a reprimand after they allowed a reporter to use the word 'coloured' to describe soccer players and coaches.
The word was used during a lunchtime news bulletin on February 26 about Prime Minister David Cameron hosting a summit on tackling racism in sport.
Twenty viewers complained to ITV and four to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom after the gaffe on the ITV1 programme.
ITV executives quickly apologised on Twitter, edited the word from the news report and removed the word from the report that appeared on the ITV News website.
They gave warnings about use of the word to the producer, programme editor and reporter.
Now, as a result of this, Ofcom has decided to take no action. It said: 'We noted that ITV recognised the editorial mistake almost immediately after broadcast, and took swift and appropriate action to mitigate the potential for further offence.'
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8 comments:
Why is "colored" any worse than "black"? It even sounds better as few people are coal-black. If racism is to be avoided then don't refer to skin color at all in that context - incl. no "whites".
Anything and everything is "offensive" today, especially when it furthers someone's agenda. It also pays very well to be "offended", as in law suits.
"Beware of those who cry racism, for they are the true racists..."
If I ignore a black person's blackness, I'm racist. If I acknowledge a black person's blackness, I'm racist. I'd personally prefer to refer to EVERYONE as "people" but that ignores black's blackness, so once again, I'm racist. It's a complete no-win for a white male.
It was better than what they call each other.
Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the latest 'approved' terms. However, the consequences can be severe.
@anon 1:55, and that'e exactly the point. They call each other n*gger, but if anyone outside their race calls them n*gger, it is considered racist.
The world would be a better place if we would focus on those things that bring us together than those that tear us apart. Sadly, the black community's double standard prevents this.
So why is it okay to say "people of color" even in skin-treatment adverts on international tv?
Hey isnt COLORS OF THE WIND from POCUANTIS oofensive becuase of COLORS?
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