50 years back, racist comments were widespread and many people at large were snubbed at being inferior to the "white race". Today, the world has overcome the evil traits of racism. AND SO IT SEEMS. Aparently i was wrong.And the racist comments thrown at Shilpa Shetty on the reality show Celebrity Big Brother house was enough to shake our stagnant minds on the current, yes, current issue of racism.
Although Jade apologises for her nasty behaviour, the damage has indeed been done.
Where do we stand today when we talk about racism?
Dont we respect other cultures?
Is there racism amidst the Indian community itself?
In case you hadnt followed the show,i've taken this from Jon Stock's article on LAST WORD in THE WEEK.
1.One of the other housemates, Jack Tweedy, who is in the unfortunate position of being Jade Goody's boyfriend,suggests that Shetty should pick chicken bones out of a lavatory with her teeth. also that "..we should put her out in the garden and lock the door"
2.Goody describes Shetty as "She is apparently some Bollywood actress but i've never heard of her. For all I know, she could be someone of Old Kent Road.She is f****** sly.She makes me feel sick.She makes my skin crawl.I wouldn't trust her as far as i could throw her.She isn't genuine.I've seen her whispering,laughing behind people's backs."
3.Goody's mother, Jackie,constantly refers to her as "the Indian" and refuses to pronounce her name properly.
4.Danielle Lloyd,glamour model watches Shetty apply facial hair bleach and says: "She wants to be white.She is a dog." she also said when Shilpa handled food,"You don't know where those hands have been "
Also Jo O'Meara,ex singer with S club 7 adds: "Indians are thin because they dont cook food properly."
Shocking is not the word.
Shocking is not the word.
