Fraternity suspended after racial slur incident at Mizzou

[loyalsister]

6. I think they learned it

from older family and peers. Fraternities rely heavily on tradition and learning from forebears in an insular environment. I don't know that I would label it status quo. In many case, they specifically want to maintain white supremacy for the future.

I think this is happening because there is implied permission. Most white people are content as long as their boats don't get rocked. I heard a student talk about an incidence where some white students told her that she's not like those other black people. When she pointed out that it was racist, they responded with talk about their hurt feelings.

Those kinds of dynamics and stories from people of all ages. I think it's more defensiveness than arrogance.