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#202498
Honey

Teacher sacked for blackfacing. 3 Years, 6 Months ago  
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-n...ckface-make-19099186

I am not arguing that this is ok, and there is no photo, so I cant tell if she over-did the St Tropez or was in full minstrel costume, but isn't it a bit inconsistent to condemn "blackfacing" but applaud "womanfacing" in the form of drag?
After all, both are parodies of a historically oppressed group.
 
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#202503
Jo

Re:Teacher sacked for blackfacing. 3 Years, 5 Months ago  
Article doesn't say she has been sacked, just under investigation.

isn't it a bit inconsistent to condemn "blackfacing" but applaud "womanfacing" in the form of drag?
After all, both are parodies of a historically oppressed group.
Good point. I suppose it's only inconsistent if you consider women the equals of men. Blackfacing could be considered an insult to (black) men and some people still consider women inferior to men.
 
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Wyot

Re:Teacher sacked for blackfacing. 3 Years, 5 Months ago  
It is a silly and offensive thing to do. But the problem I have is the proportionality of response. She will probably be sacked. Why? What will this achieve?

It may achieve harm to children if she is a talented teacher. But virtues have to be signalled and loud through fear that the local authority will end up in the news being accused of "racism".
 
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Mr Flintstone

Re:Teacher sacked for blackfacing. 3 Years, 5 Months ago  
It is a silly and offensive thing to do. But the problem I have is the proportionality of response. She will probably be sacked. Why? What will this achieve?

It may achieve harm to children if she is a talented teacher. But virtues have to be signalled and loud through fear that the local authority will end up in the news being accused of "racism".

I agree. The worst bit is her career could be over all for a daft photo. If a future employer or nosey colleague should search the Internet for her name, then what? People can't move on from mistakes any more, I find this to be sad.
 
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