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The Dortmund Museum caused a stir in 2023. The reason: a visitor day that exclusively for BIPoC, <\/strong>i.e.Black, indigenous and other people of color,<\/strong> was reserved. Many thought it was great, others found it rather controversial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As expected, things got heated online. Some quickly came up with the thought: \u201eThis is reminiscent of segregation.\u201c Others even spoke of a \u201eracism scandal\u201c. And of course, the classic \u201eHow would you feel about that?\u201d was also dropped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In short, it was loud and often very imprecise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first glance, many understand the reflex: \u201eSegregation by skin color = bad.\u201c The BIPoC-Only Tag pursues the exact opposite: This has nothing to do with exclusion, but with Care and self-determination<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In an older video from Hsaron<\/strong> was about how Race Theory helps us to understand racism as a system and not just as a simple insult or outright hostility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Race Theory advocates in-depth inquiries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If we apply this to the museum debate, it becomes clear that the uproar is not happening in isolation in a vacuum. It is part of a long history and a larger system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The anti-discrimination expert Ciani-Sophia<\/strong> sums it up pretty well: White people can experience discrimination - that's true so far. Taking this difference into account makes the whole discussion much more transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find more information on reverse racism in our Question tree. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the museum, the aim is for BIPoC to be able to move through the exhibition without feeling observed or obliged to explain. The exclusive day was intended to prevent exactly that and create space for Peace, empowerment and honest exchange<\/strong> offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No matter how you feel about the subject: A few thought-provoking ideas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sources <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.monopol-magazin.de\/museum-safer-space-kommentar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.gruene-dortmund.de\/wir-unterst%C3%BCtzen-die-safe-spaces-f%C3%BCr-bipoc-bei-der-lwl-ausstellung,%E2%80%9Edas-ist-kolonial%E2%80%9C.html<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.sueddeutsche.de\/kultur\/dortmund-rechte-kritik-an-kolonialismus-projekt-polizei-involviert-dpa.urn-newsml-dpa-com-20090101-230901-99-36132<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
The idea behind it was actually quite clear protected space for BIPoCs<\/strong> where people who experience racism can view the exhibition \u2018\u2019This is colonial\u2019\u2019 in peace and without unpleasant looks, comments or the need for explanations.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat was going on on the Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why the comparison with segregation doesn't fit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
But historical segregation, e.g. in the USA or South Africa, was fundamentally different. It was enforced by law<\/strong>, The \"white man's power\" was used for systematic oppression and was intended to secure power for white people in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The aim is to provide protection for People who still feel the consequences of colonial violence today<\/strong> and give them a moment to engage openly with the exhibition without stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRace Theory for everyday life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201eThere is no such thing as reverse racism.\u201c<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But Racism as a system<\/strong> was not created to oppress white people, but to oppress and dominate Black and Afro-German people and other marginalized groups, economically, politically and culturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat the museum itself says<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Many people are familiar with those little moments - a comment, a look, a thoughtless word - that can make everything instantly unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat do we take away from this?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The BIPoC-Only Day brings important questions to the table - about responsibility, history and how we want to deal with each other today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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