Dog-whistle racism in UK politics
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Dog-whistle racism in UK politics
Having just viewed the 4 minute interview, where Boris Johnson was accused of dog-whistling racism, I wrote that all bigotry should be called out. Sometimes easier said than done.
I had not heard the term before. Wiki explains:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dog-whistle_politics
It is worthwhile watching this clip since it also covers how current American political tactics are being copied here and throughout Europe.
Boris Johnson is seen as a mini-me Trump and potential Tory leader.
Political parties, left and right have to address issues of racism.
However, it seems not to be called out by leaders. We hear more of Labour's anti-semitism than of the Tory's anti-Muslim tactics:
From above wiki article:
' In the 2016 London Mayoral Election, Conservative candidate Zac Goldsmith was accused of running a dog-whistle campaign against Labour's Sadiq Khan, playing on Khan's Muslim faith by suggesting he would target Hindus and Sikhs with a "jewellery tax" and attempting to link him to extremists.[21][22]'
Anyway, here's the Ch4 clip:
https://www.channel4.com/news/baroness- ... d-etonians
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Re: Dog-whistle racism in UK politics
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Re: Dog-whistle racism in UK politics
I don't particularly like the term ' dog-whistling' in that it seems too vague and can probably be attached to anyone without it meaning very much.
However, bigoted politicians who use racism, even while they deny they are racist, to sow division, hatred and fear among the public seem to be gaining in popularity.
Given their level of power and influence, such behaviour should not be condoned. Our values and standards seem to be slipping.
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